Federated States of Micronesia

In the Federated States of Micronesia, hot peppers are grown in family gardens and agroforestry systems. Common types are bird’s eye chili and long green chilies similar to cayenne; some islands have local nicknames for small, very hot chilies, but they align with standard Capsicum frutescens and annuum.

Chilies season fish soups, coconut-based dishes, and grilled seafood. Fresh bird’s eye chilies are mixed with soy sauce, vinegar, or lime as dipping sauces for breadfruit, taro, and fish. Sun-dried chilies are sometimes ground and stored for the off-season.

There is no large pepper industry or widely documented Micronesian cultivar; peppers are used primarily in household cooking, with imported sauces and dried flakes supplementing local production in towns.