Origin: China. Originating in South East Asia, the flavour of these chillies is simple to describe - hot. Used mostly in Asian style cooking, these chillies are relied upon to provide the underlying heat to a dish, whilst the other typical Asian ingredients - lemongrass, coriander, garlic - add complexity. Most commonly, these chillies would be soaked before use & then chopped. Remove the seeds after soaking to reduce the fieriness