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African Birds Eye Chilli

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One of the more complicated examples of a chilli subspecies is the African Bird's Eye Chilli. It is more accurately described as a sort of chilli than as a specific variety, much like cayennes and habaneros. Because of this, there are often misunderstandings that occur when regional names are used interchangeably to identify chilies that come from different species but are otherwise identical. It is possible to refer to an African Birds Eye Chilli as a boonie pepper, lombok rawit, Thai Dragon, Kochchi, or kanthari mulagu in addition to these other names.

The name "peri-peri" refers to a famous tangy and spicy sauce with Portuguese influences that is made from peppers in southern Africa, particularly in Mozambique and Angola. The name "piri-piri" comes from a redoubling of the Swahili word for pepper. The African Birds Eye Chilli is also known as "piri-piri," which comes from the redoubling of the Swahili word for pepper. All varieties of birds'-eye have pods that mature to a red colour and tip upwards. These pods have thin skin and pointy ends, and their skin is quite thin.

These chilies have a one-of-a-kind flavour that carries a significant amount of heat and leaves behind a lingering sweetness in the aftertaste. Its characteristic flavour provides a unique and delectable flavour to every cuisine.

Seed Quantity 15 Seeds 

Species Capsicum annuum

Origin Africa

Pollination Open

Heat Level (Scoville Rating) Hot (100,000-225,000 SHU)

Pod Description Measuring 1-3cm in length and 5mm-1cm in width, these pods taper to a point as they mature from green to red. The African Bird's Eye Chilli is known for its spiciness, containing a high concentration of capsaicin, a natural compound which stimulates receptors in the body and produces heat.

Also known as African Devil, Boonie Pepper, Cabe Rawit, Cengek, Cengis, Cili Padi, Congo Chilli, Kanthari Mulagu, Kochchi, Lada, Lombok Rawit, Mombassa Chilli, Pequin Chilli, Phrik Khi Nu, Piri Piri, Siling Labuyo, Thai Dragon, Thai Hot, Uganda Chilli, Zanzibar Chilli

Growing Info

It is recommended to begin sowing seeds in the spring, as the bushy plants are known to yield fruit in abundance albeit at a moderate rate. These plants reach a peak height of 1m when planted in the soil but may also be grown in containers.

Cooking & Eating

African Birds Eye Chilli

Incorporate them into savoury dishes such as soups, stews, salsas and sauces. Combine with pear to create a tantalising hot chilli chutney. Incorporate by creating small slits in the chillies and add to Gujarati hot, sweet and sour mango soup. It's the perfect way to transform any dish into a flavourful and hot experience. Plus, it's a great way to provide a unique twist to traditional recipes.

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