How is Bird Eye Chili used in Thai cooking?

Bird's eye chili - prik kee noo - is small, slim, and seriously hot. These are the little chilies that give Northern Thai and Akha food its real bite, used fresh, dried, or pounded straight into dipping sauces and pastes. A single one goes a long way, and the heat sits in the seeds and the pale membrane inside. We handle them carefully and adjust the count to taste; in class you decide how brave you're feeling. Bird's eye is the chili behind much of Thailand's reputation for spice.

Can I cook with Bird Eye Chili in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Bird Eye Chili in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Bird Eye Chili - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen

Bird's eye chili - prik kee noo - is small, slim, and seriously hot. These are the little chilies that give Northern Thai and Akha food its real bite,…

Bird Eye Chili - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen Bird's eye chili - prik kee noo - is small, slim, and seriously hot. These are the little chilies that give Northern Thai and Akha food its real bite,…