Birdeye Chili whole

also: Birdseye

Description:
This East African chile is among the hottest varieties of its genus. It is often used as a substitute for the similar tasting Thai chilies and has a biting heat. The whole pods are suitable for cooking with or adding to vinegar or oil. For seasoning, you can simply pound the pods in a mortar or resort to the ground variety.

Aroma/Taste:
pungent heat

Spiciness level:
9 (10) | 100,000 Scoville (SHU).

Origin:
Kenya