OVERVIEW:
Crushed Aleppo peppers are semi-dried, de-seeded, and coarsely ground. The pepper is a flavor enhancer that is half as hot as crushed red chil flakes giving it a medium level heat. It is earthy, fruity and complex with hints of Cumin. This deep red chile flake has a slow building heat and is a favorite of professional chefs. Add this versatile spice to chicken, pizza, meat, pasta, salad, vegetables, potato salad, eggs, and steak.
Members of the nightshade family, chili peppers have a lot going for them. Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant compound in chil peppers and the more capsaicin it contains the hotter the chile pepper. Chile peppers have a long list of health benefits and will always provide you an abundance of vitamins and minerals. They are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds.
LATIN:
Capsicum annuum (Halaby)
ORIGIN:
China
CULTIVATION:
Organically Grown
PARTS USED:
Dried Pepper
WHAT'S COOKING:
Braised Greens with Aleppo Oil and Feta
Hot pepper and citrus "tea" ice cream
Muhammara Dip
Turkish Breakfast
Wintry Corn Bread Pudding
Chile, Aleppo Pepper Crushed
Specific: No known precautions.
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