Chilli & heat · flakes

Thai toasted chilli flakes

Also called Thai roasted chilli powder, prik pon, toasted chilli powder

Thai dried chillies dry-roasted and ground coarse (prik pon); smoky, toasty and very hot. Essential in larb, nam tok, jaew dipping sauce and noodle condiments.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodDried Thai chillies

    Dry-toast until dark and grind them yourself.

  • T2 · GoodSichuan chilli flakes

    Milder and coarser; toast in a dry pan for the smoky edge.

  • T3 · In a pinchCayenne pepper

    Raw, sharp heat without the roasted, smoky aroma; use half. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchGochugaru

    Sweeter, milder and not toasted; much less heat in larb or dipping sauces.

Cook with Thai toasted chilli flakes

★ Approved
Soup · THAI · THAILAND — 40 MIN

Tom Yum Goong

Total40 min