Chilli & heat · Paste

Turkish hot pepper paste

Also called acı biber salçası, aci biber salcasi, hot red pepper paste

Turkish paste of sun-dried hot red peppers; rich, salty and spicy. Stirred into stews, kısır, dips, kebab marinades and meze.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodHarissa

    Spiced with cumin and caraway and less savoury.

  • T2 · GoodTurkish pepper paste

    Mild; add chilli flakes for heat.

  • T3 · In a pinchGochujang

    Sweet and fermented; tastes Korean rather than Turkish. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchSambal oelek

    Thinner and vinegary, without the cooked-pepper depth.

  • T3 · In a pinchTomato purée

    Tomato instead of pepper, no heat; add hot paprika or chilli flakes.

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