Vietnamese Tear Jerker Chilli Powder

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

Powdered for ease of use, dried pods are usually 1g in weight - a teaspoon is around 10 pods, tissues on standby!

Grown in Vietnam

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

Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg

Vietnamese Tear Jerker Chilli Powder – Quick Reference

• What is it? A rare powder made from dried Vietnamese chillies traditionally found in local markets.
• Flavour A fruity chilli aroma with a clear hint of citrus.
• Heat level Hot, with intensity increasing quickly as more powder is added.
• Origin Vietnam.
• Common uses Vietnamese and wider Asian dishes, soups, broths, marinades, stir-fries and infused sauces.
• Pairs well with Lemongrass, garlic, ginger, lime, fish sauce, chicken, pork and seafood.
• How to use About one teaspoon represents roughly ten small dried pods; add gradually and taste carefully.
• Compare with More citrus-led than ordinary Cayenne and more aromatic than generic Asian chilli powder.
• Possible substitute Birdseye with a little citrus zest where the original is unavailable.
• Storage Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect colour, aroma and flavour.

Good to know: The defining character is not just heat but a rare fruity-citrus aroma associated with Vietnamese market chillies.