Urfa pepper flakes

Urfa pepper is the unsung star of Turkish cuisine, a favorite among chefs… including Yotam Ottolenghi , who uses it in many of his recipes. This pepper, of the Capsicum annuum variety, rated 4/10 on the Scoville scale, is simultaneously sweet, smoky, and fruity, with notes of raisin, sundried tomato, and cocoa , and a slight bitterness that makes it utterly addictive.

In flake form, it's easy to sprinkle on all your creations, whether savory or sweet! It boosts a tomato sauce, adds flavor to a vegetable stir-fry, elevates roast meat, or gives character to a simple salad. And for the more adventurous, it also works in a dark chocolate ganache or a savory cheese tart crust. A must-have for everyone from the gourmet cake designer to the everyday cook.

Suggestions for use:

• Sprinkle it on a Turkish Menemen or an Ottolenghi shakshuka

• Mix it with olive oil for a killer vinaigrette

• Incorporate it into bread or focaccia dough for an oriental touch

• Perfect on roast potatoes, bruschetta, or even pasta salad.

• Try it with dark chocolate for a surprising dessert