Chilli & heat · flakes
Aleppo pepper
Also called pul biber, Aleppo chilli flakes, Turkish chilli flakes, halaby pepper
Coarse, oily dried chilli flakes from Syria and Turkey; moderate heat, fruity, slightly salty and raisiny. Sprinkled over kebabs, eggs, dips and salads.
- A kind of Chilli flakes
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodGochugaru
Similar mild, fruity heat but sweeter, with no salt or oil.
- T2 · GoodPiment d'Espelette
Similar mild, fruity heat but drier, less oily and less salty.
- T2 · GoodUrfa pepper
Darker, smokier and raisin-like; less bright.
- T3 · In a pinchHot paprika
A smooth powder, less fruity and not oily.
- T3 · In a pinchKashmiri chilli powder
A fine powder, not flakes; similar mild heat and colour.
Cook with Aleppo pepper
