Chilis

Philippine Chilis: Labuyo & Mahaba

Pangsigang sili, photo by PH Morton

From the above photo, the red chilis are the labuyo and the longer, bigger ones are the siling mahaba or finger chili.

Did you know?

The bird’s eye chili, or siling labuyo are hotter than the bigger longer chilies.

To counteract the spiciness of the chili, which causes a burning sensation to the mouth if you happen to bite into one of of these delicious babies 🙂 is to drink milk rather than water.