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Calabrian chilli paste

Also called crushed Calabrian chillies, peperoncino tritato, Calabrian chilli spread

Crushed Calabrian chillies preserved in oil with salt and vinegar; fruity, smoky and spicy. Spooned onto pizza and pasta, into sauces and spreads.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodChilli garlic sauce

    Adds garlic and vinegar and is less rich; stir in a little olive oil.

  • T2 · GoodHarissa

    Brings cumin and caraway that read North African rather than Italian.

  • T2 · GoodSambal oelek

    Sharper and more vinegary, without the oily, fruity depth; stir in olive oil.

  • T3 · In a pinch'Nduja

    Porky and fatty, not vegetarian; good on pizza and pasta but much richer.

  • T3 · In a pinchChilli flakes

    Only the heat; bloom in olive oil with salt for a rough paste. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Calabrian chilli paste

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