Arbol & Thai Pepper: Small, Fiery, Full of Punch

The fresh chiles that bring serious heat to any dish.

SMALL PEPPERS, SERIOUS HEAT

Arbol & Thai Pepper, Fresh Heat in Every Bite

Fresh arbol and Thai peppers deliver bright, sharp heat in a small, slender package, popular in salsas, stir-fries, and hot sauces across Latin American and Southeast Asian kitchens. Used fresh, they bring a cleaner, more vibrant heat than their dried counterparts. At Latin Specialties, we source arbol and Thai peppers for consistent heat and quality, case after case.

Small, fiery, and full of punch—arbol and Thai peppers bring the heat fresh.

Arbol & Thai Pepper,Fresh Heat for Hot Sauce and Pickles

Small and slender with a clean, sharp heat that lifts any sauce.

Jar of red chile-garlic sauce with fresh chiles and garlic on a kitchen counterBlender with fresh red chiles, garlic and vinegar next to a finished jar of sauce

Hot sauce recipe

Fresh Chile-Garlic Hot Sauce

A bright, garlicky red hot sauce made with fresh chiles: spoon it onto noodles, eggs, rice or tacos.

  • Makes1 cup
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook5 min

Ingredients

  • 15 fresh Latin Specialties Arbol/Thai Pepper, stemmed
  • 4 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Simmer the chiles, garlic, vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small pot for 5 minutes until the chiles soften.
  2. Blend until smooth, or pulse for a chunkier sauce.
  3. Cool, then keep in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

TipWear gloves when you cut the chiles and wash your hands well before touching your eyes.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality arbol and Thai pepper

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested at peak maturity for the best color and heat.

Packaging & Formats

Whole, bagged, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Care, Made Simple

Store fresh chiles refrigerated in a breathable bag. Use within about a week for the best heat and flavor.

Quality You Can Measure