Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Thai Herbs - Chilli or Prik


Chilli, bird (phrik khi nu) The smallest of the chillies, of which the kind called phrik khi nu suan (Suan means Garden in Thai) is the hottest. Take care when chopping them, and do not rub your eyes. Chilies stimulate blood circulation and are reputed to help prevent heart disease and cancer. Chilli (phrik chi fa)Phrik chi fa are finger size, growing 9-12 centimatres in length, and either yellow , red or green. Not as hot as the bird chili. There is no discernable difference between the colours.

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