Chilli & heat · Ground

Piment d'Espelette

Also called Espelette pepper, Espelette chilli powder, piment d'Espelette powder

Basque dried red chilli powder, gently hot, fruity and slightly smoky. Seasons piperade, Basque chicken and eggs, often used in place of black pepper.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodAleppo pepper

    Oilier and slightly hotter, with a salty edge.

  • T2 · GoodGochugaru

    Sweeter and slightly smoky; coarser.

  • T2 · GoodHot paprika

    Similar mild heat but flatter and less fruity.

  • T3 · In a pinchCayenne pepper

    Much hotter and harsh; mix with paprika. (use 0.25× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchPaprika

    Colour without the gentle heat; add a pinch of cayenne.

Cook with Piment d'Espelette