Even though it's easily available in stores and online, I prefer to make my Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce at home. I know that sounds like one extra thing to do - but hear me out. Making this Asian sauce at home is insanely easy. It requires minimal prep, most of the ingredients are pantry staples, and the cooking process is mostly hands free.

Oleoresin Capsicum is available in various concentrations, typically measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which quantify the level of spiciness or heat in a pepper or pepper-derived product. The higher the SHU value, the greater the spiciness.

So, let’s focus on chili powder, or the spice blend that is used to make chili con carne, tacos, and delicious meat rubs. This is genuinely one of my favorite spices, as it alone can often be enough to flavor an entire dish.

SUBSTITUTES FOR PAPRIKA

WHAT ARE RED PEPPER FLAKES?

Yidu, a town in Hubei province, China, is famous for its dried chili peppers. The region has a long history of chili cultivation and production, making it one of the leading exporters of dried chili peppers in the country. Yidu's dried chili exporters have gained a reputation for producing high-quality products that are in demand both domestically and internationally.

Lastly, let’s talk about cayenne powder. Cayenne is probably the simplest spice in this article, as it contains just one ingredient: Cayenne pepper.

WHAT CUISINE CAN PAPRIKA BE USED IN?