How To Make Thai Chili Flakes (Prik Bon)
If you love cooking Thai or adding heat to your food, you need these homemade Thai chili flakes in your life. These chili flakes take just 10 minutes to make and they boast a stronger flavor and heat than any store-bought version you'll ever find!
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 lose cups dried Thai chilies
Instructions
- 1
Heat a pan over low heat (with no oil), add the dried chilies and stir continuously for about 5-7 minutes or until brown. Once done, the chilies should be a little shiny and darker in color but not blackened.
- 2
Let the chilies cool completely. Then, grind in a blender or food processor until the desired texture is reached.
- 3
Store in an airtight container and use within 1-2 months. (Thai chili flakes last longer than a few months but they lose their heat and flavor over time)