From Our Farm
Thai Chile Pepper
Thai chiles are small, thin peppers with clean, intense heat. They may be used green or ripe red in curries, stir-fries, dipping sauces, and chile pastes.
How it compares to
3 Ways to Cook Thai Chile Pepper
Prik Nam PlaA classic Thai table condiment of fresh chiles in salty, tangy fish sauce.+
Ingredients
- 3 to 6 thinly sliced Thai chiles
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small sliced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot, optional
Instructions
- Place the sliced chiles, garlic, and optional shallot in a small bowl.
- Add fish sauce and lime juice.
- Stir in sugar if a slightly sweeter balance is desired.
- Rest for 10 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Spoon sparingly over rice, eggs, grilled meat, or vegetables.
Recipe adapted from Hot Thai Kitchen
Nam Prik Pao Roasted Chile PasteA sweet, smoky Thai chile paste for soups, stir-fries, noodles, and dipping.+
Ingredients
- 12 dried Thai chiles
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 sliced shallots
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
- 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
Instructions
- Toast the dried chiles briefly in a dry pan until fragrant; remove them before they burn.
- Toast garlic and shallots in the same pan until softened and browned.
- Blend the chiles, garlic, shallots, tamarind, sugar, and fish sauce into a paste.
- Heat oil in a small pan and fry the paste over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate in a clean jar.
Recipe adapted from Thai Cookbook TV
Thai Chile Garlic OilA punchy infused oil for noodles, fried rice, dumplings, and vegetables.+
Ingredients
- 8 Thai chiles, finely chopped
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped chiles, garlic, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the oil until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully pour the hot oil over the chile mixture.
- Stir and allow it to cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean container, refrigerate, and always use a clean spoon.
Recipe adapted from Hungry in Thailand
Want Thai Chile Pepper in your box?
Every Belle Nature CSA box is grown in Farmington, MN, harvested within 24 hours of delivery, and comes with recipes like these. Reserve your 12-week farm share for the Twin Cities.
A CSA farm in Farmington, MN delivering farm-fresh, seasonal vegetable boxes across Minneapolis, St. Paul & the Twin Cities metro.
● ◎ ♥ ✉
Stay in the loop.
Get recipes, tips, and special offers straight to your inbox.
© 2026 Belle Nature. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy Terms of Service Accessibility