[header] How to make hinava [title] Cut the bird's eye chili into small short pieces. [step] First cut down the middle of the chili, holding it by the stem or sides to split it. Then remove the seeds by spreading apart the chili and peeling them out with your nail or a spoon. 
Hold the split and seeded chilies by one end and cut into small pieces. Keep the pieces in a small bowl, these will be added later.