What We Grow
Here at Hot Pepper Karenni Farm, we strive to keep our operation as organic as possible, though we are not a certified organic farm. We don’t use any chemical fertilizers or non-organic pest control methods while tending to our crops.
We grow a variety of foods that are unique to our Karenni culture and those of our surrounding communities, bringing access to these hard-to-find ingredients for both our Karenni community and the greater Lansing area.
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Dragon Pepper
Also known as Thai Volcano, these red hot peppers are thin and grow about 3-4 inches long. They’re excellent fresh, pickled, or dried. Hang them in your kitchen for easy access and decoration!
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Birdseye Chili
Small, round, and spicy! This colorful chili is often used to make hot sauces, chili pastes, or ground into flakes or powders. It’s also a fantastic addition to stir fry dishes, salads, and soups.
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Jalapeño Peppers
In addition to our Thai chili pepper varieties, we grow this green Mexican chili. It’s a mildly spicy pepper and is a perfect addition to salsa or any classic Mexican dish.
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Thai Eggplant
This variety of eggplant is very popular in Southeast Asian dishes and is small, green, and white. It’s an essential ingredient in Thai curry dishes but can also be eaten raw.
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African Eggplant
These eggplants come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. They can be steamed, boiled, pickled, or stewed and have a distinct bitter flavor.
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Long Beans
These flavorful beans can grow up to 3-feet long and are perfect for stir fries, soups, or eaten raw.
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Sticky Corn
Sticky corn, or waxy corn, is often used in Vietnamese cooking. This corn is known for its high starch content.
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Roselle
The young leaves and shoots of this plant can be eaten raw or cooked and are used in many Thai dishes like Chin Baung (Roselle or Sour Soup).