Thai pepper 849356 223397986 2008-07-03T22:20:15Z Badagnani 308437 {{For|a similar variety of Capiscum frutescens better known as peri-peri|African birdseye}} {{Taxobox | name = Labuyo Chili/ Chili Padi / Bird's Eye Chili / Thai pepper | image = Thai peppers.jpg | image_width = 250px | image_caption = Bird's Eye Chili | regnum = [[Plant]]ae | divisio = [[Magnoliophyta]] | classis = [[Magnoliopsida]] | subclassis = [[Asteridae]] | ordo = [[Solanales]] | familia = [[Solanaceae]] | genus = [[Capsicum]] | species = [[Capsicum frutescens|Frutescens]] | subspecies = <!-- unknown? --> | trinomial = <!-- unknown? --> | trinomial_authority = <!-- unknown? --> }} '''Thai pepper''' ([[Thai language|Thai]]: ''prik ki nu'') refers to any of three cultivars of [[chili pepper]], found commonly in [[Thailand]], and also in neighbouring countries, such as [[Vietnam]], [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]], the [[Philippines]] and [[Singapore]]. It is also found in [[India]], mainly [[Kerala]], and is used in traditional dishes of [[kerala cuisine]] (pronounced in [[Malayalam]] as ''kanthari mulagu''). ==Bird's Eye Chili Pepper (Chili padi/ Cabe Rawit)== [[Image:Chilli Padi red.JPG|thumb|left|120px|Bird's eye Peppers]] {{Pepper | boxwidth=250px | image=chilli45.jpg | heat=Very Hot ([[Scoville scale|SR]]: 50,000-100,000) }} The hottest form is the Bird's Eye Chili Pepper, which is also known as ''Chili padi''. This refers to the small size of the chili that reminds people about the small size of [[Rice|paddy (rice)]], the staple food in the region. It is also known as ''cili padi'' ([[Malay language|Malay]]), ''cabe rawit'' ([[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]), ''phrik khii nuu'' (พริกขี้หนู, literally "''mouse shit chili''"), ''Thai Hot'', ''Thai Dragon'' (due to its resemblance to [[claws]]), ''Siling Labuyo'' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]), ''Ladâ'', and ''[[Boonie pepper]]'' (the Anglicized name). These tiny little fiery [[chili pepper|chili]]s point downward from the plant and their colors change directly from green to red. This type of chili can be found in [[Malaysia]], [[Brunei]], [[Indonesia]], and the [[Philippines]] but most commonly in [[Thailand]]. Although small in size compared to other types of chili, the chili padi is relatively strong at 50,000 to 100,000 on the [[Scoville]] pungency scale. Malaysia consumes about [[Ringgit|RM]]140 million worth of chilies each year. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} ===Malay and Indonesian proverb=== This chili is commonly found in Malaysian and Indonesian markets sold alongside the larger chili. As the small chili turns out to be hotter than the larger counterpart, this often surprises people that don't expect such a small chili would pack a very hot taste. This is the source of the Malay proverb "Kecil-kecil cili padi" and Indonesian proverb "Kecil-kecil cabe rawit", which refers to something small in size or stature that contains something unexpected for its size. ==Thai Ornamental== [[Image:thai hot peppers.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Thai Ornanmental hot peppers growing wild on [[Saipan]].]] The more decorative but slightly less pungent variety, sometimes known as ''Thai Ornamental'', has peppers that point upward on the plant, and go from green to yellow, orange, and then red. It is the basis for the hybrid [[Numex twilight]], essentially the same but less pungent and starting with purple fruit, creating a rainbow effect, and among the group of [[capsicum annuum]]. These peppers can grow wild in places like [[Saipan]]. Despite their size, these tiny peppers pack a VERY potent punch. A window-box can provide a perfect environment for this particular plant...Low-maintenance, high yield, diabolically hot peppers that produce for months on a single, tiny plant that never gets taller than 18". ==Non-pungent "Thai Pepper"== "Thai pepper" can also refer to a different type of pepper that is non-pungent, larger, and grows hanging down. This kind of pepper is found in [[Thailand]] {{Fact|date=July 2007}}. [[Category:Spices]] [[Category:Chili peppers]] [[Category:Thai cuisine]] [[Category:Malaysian cuisine]] [[Category:Indonesian cuisine]] [[Category:Filipino cuisine]] [[Category:Singaporean cuisine]] [[Category:Indian cuisine]] [[hu:Thai paprika]] [[nl:Rawit]] [[th:พริกขี้หนู]]