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Thai Chili Flakes Recipe (Prik Bon)

Close-up of Thai chili flakes (prik bon) in a black bowl with a spoon, showing coarse texture and deep red color from roasted dried chilies.
Easy Thai chili flakes recipe made with toasted dried chilies. Ready in minutes and way better than store-bought!
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Ingredients
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle or food processor
  • pan or skillet

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 1 cup dried chilies, as needed

Instructions

  • Roast the chilies. Remove the stems and place the dried chilies in a dry pan over low heat (no oil). Stir constantly for 3–5 minutes until slightly darkened and fragrant.
  • Cool completely. Transfer to a plate and let the chilies cool fully before grinding.
  • Grind. Grind using a mortar and pestle or pulse in a food processor until you get coarse flakes or a finer powder, depending on your preference.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 1060mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 15018IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg
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