★ ApprovedChilli & heat · Dried
Dried chillies
Also called dried red chillies, whole dried chillies, dried chilies, gan la jiao
Whole sun-dried red chillies. Toasted or fried in oil for tempering, Sichuan stir-fries, curries and chilli pastes.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodCayenne pepper
Ground, so no whole-chilli tempering or infusing; add later. (use 0.25× the amount)
- T2 · GoodChilli flakes
Can't be fried whole or fished out; heat spreads through the dish. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchHot paprika
Ground, milder and sweeter; adds colour more than heat.
- T3 · In a pinchRed chillies
Fresh and fruity rather than toasty; the dish tastes brighter.
Cook with Dried chillies
★ Approved
