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African Birds Eye Chilli

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The African Birds Eye Chilli is a complex example of chilli subspecies. Much like cayennes and habaneros, it is a type rather than a singular variety. This leads to frequent misunderstandings when regional names are used interchangeably to describe similar chillies from different species. An African Birds Eye Chilli may also be referred to as a boonie pepper, lombok rawit, Thai Dragon, Kochchi or kanthari mulagu.

The African Birds Eye Chilli is also known as piri-piri, from a redoubling of the Swahili word for pepper, lending its name to the famous tangy, spicy Portugese-influenced chilli sauce (also called peri-peri) made from peppers in southern Africa, especially in Mozambique and Angola.  The upwards-pointing pods are small, thin-skinned and blunt-ended, in common with all birds-eye types, and mature to red.

These chillies have a unique flavour that packs a punch of heat, with a subtle, sweet aftertaste. Its signature flavour adds a unique and delicious dimension to any dish.

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Africa

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

Seed Quantity

15 Seeds 

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

Incorporate them into savoury dishes such as soups, stews, salsas and sauces. Combine with pear to create a tantalizing 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.

    African Birds Eye Chilli | Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden
    African Birds Eye Chilli | Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

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