[CH] Re: Thai Chilies

Shantihhh@aol.com
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:41:22 EST

Virginia et all: There's a great substitute for fresh Thai Chiles from 
Thailand.  They are either green or red (we prefer the taste of the red) 
"Pickled Whole Red Chilli" put up in glass jars available at many Asian 
markets.  Siam Worakit Food L.P., 200 grams at about $1.25 to $1.50.  They 
are preserved in water, vinegar, sugar and salt and of course the sodium 
benzoate.1%

They aren't as fiery as the fresh but have a great true Thai Chile flavor and 
I often use them in Thai cooking when I don't have the fresh.  You need to 
double the quantity compared to fresh.  Actually they are great as a snack 
straight from the jar.

Mary-Anne