Fresh Thai Bird’s Eye Chili
Small, fiery Thai bird’s eye chili (prik kee noo), red and green, supplied fresh to Asian food distributors, restaurants and hotel kitchens worldwide.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Capsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens
- Thai name: Prik kee noo
- Origin: Thailand
- Availability: Year-round
- Formats: Red and green; with or without stems
- Shipping: Air freight
The heat of authentic Thai food
Bird’s eye chilies are small but very hot, with a clean, sharp heat and fruity flavour that Thai dishes rely on. Imported fresh chilies keep their colour, crunch and aroma far better than frozen alternatives. We also supply the milder spur chili (prik chee fa) and jinda chili for kitchens that need a range of heat levels.
How kitchens use it
Bird’s eye chilies are pounded into som tam (green papaya salad), sliced into nam pla prik and other dipping sauces, and used in curries, stir-fries such as pad kra pao, and larb. Green chilies are often preferred for salads and sauces; red for colour and garnish.
Product specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade A: firm, glossy chilies with uniform colour |
| Format | Red / green, stem on or off |
| Pack size | 1 kg bags packed in 5 kg cartons |
| Storage temperature | 7–10°C at 90–95% relative humidity (colder storage can cause chilling injury) |
| Shelf life | About 2–3 weeks under correct storage |
| MOQ | 500 kg per order in total. You can combine any of our products to reach it. |
Packing and shipping
Chilies are shipped by air freight in ventilated packaging. Some markets apply additional checks on chili imports, so we prepare full documentation for each shipment. Pesticide residue testing at an accredited laboratory can be arranged on request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply both red and green bird’s eye chili?
Yes, both colours are available and can be packed separately in the same shipment.
Which other Thai chilies do you supply?
Spur chili (prik chee fa) in red, green and yellow, jinda chili and sweet banana pepper are also available.
Can you provide pesticide residue test reports?
Yes. We can arrange pesticide residue testing at an accredited laboratory on request. Cost and timing depend on the test required.
Request a quote or sample
Tell us your required volume, pack size and destination, and we will confirm availability and pricing for bird’s eye chili. You can add other Thai herbs, vegetables and fruit to the same shipment.
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