Chilli & heat · flakes
Chilli flakes
Also called chili flakes, red pepper flakes, crushed red pepper, crushed chillies
Crushed dried red chillies with seeds; hot and slightly fruity. Sprinkled over pizza and pasta, and added to stir-fries, marinades and dressings.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapDried chillies
Crumble or snip the chillies.
- T1 · Great swapPeperoncino
Crumble the chillies.
- T2 · GoodCayenne pepper
Finer and hotter, with no visible flakes; use about half. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T2 · GoodHot paprika
Milder and sweeter powder with more colour. (use 1.5× the amount)
- T2 · GoodRed chilli powder
Finer and hotter, with no visible flakes; use about half. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchHot sauce
Adds vinegar and liquid; only for sauces and marinades.
- T3 · In a pinchSambal oelek
Wet, salty and vinegary; fine in sauces, not as a sprinkle.
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