Vietnamese Tear Jerker Chilli Flakes

What can I say about  this chilli that is not already in the name?

Loads! Vietnamese Chilli like you find from all over the Orient and Asia is full of flavour and some heat

Add more pods to your dish for the tears reaction, you will also be adding more flavour by default

Vietnamese Tear Jerks have a lovely aroma of chilli fruity with a hint of citrus

Perfect for authentic cooking, perfect for infusing with any other dish

Usually only found in the markets of Vietnam, rare to find outside of the country

Flaked for ease of use and allow texture and cooler in your dish, a dried pod is around 1g a teaspoon is around 5 pods worth - go on add some more for better tears

Grown in Vietnam

Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery

Vietnamese Tear Jerker Chilli Flakes - Quick Reference

• What are Vietnamese Tear Jerker flakes?: Vietnamese dried chillies cut into flakes for direct use, bringing the flavour and heat normally encountered in local market chillies.
• Principal flavour: Fruity chilli flavour with a light citrus note.
• Heat level: Hot; increasing the quantity adds both stronger heat and more of the chilli’s own flavour.
• Origin: Grown in Vietnam.
• Common uses: Vietnamese and wider Asian sauces, noodle dishes, stir-fries, broths, marinades and chilli oils.
• Pairs well with: Garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime, fish sauce, soy, chicken, pork and seafood.
• How to use: Add directly during cooking or infuse into sauces and oils.
• Quantity guide: One dried pod is approximately 1g; a teaspoon of flakes may represent around five pods.
• Texture: The flakes give visible chilli texture and distribute heat through a dish.
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.