These bright red chili's are nicknamed African Red Devil for their fiery heat. They are especially popular in areas influenced by Portuguese colonialism. Traditionally, Piri Piri peppers are an African Bird's Eye Chili type. Most fruits start out green, though some start out white, and all turn bright red.
 
The Piri Piri fruits are approximately ½" long and ¼" to ½" wide, so you need a lot of them! The raw peppers were very hot, despite the Scoville units being only 175,000. Drying intensified the heat so you only need a little to add heat to your food.