Red chili flakes

red pepper flakes / peperoncino tritato

Flavor and role

Dried red chilies coarsely crushed with their seeds; strongly hot with a simple aroma. Sprinkle on pizza and pasta or infuse in oil.

Typical dishes and uses

Aglio e olio, arrabbiata, pizza topping, stir-fries. In this book: Marry Me chicken and chimichurri.

Substitutes

½ tsp red chili flakes = ¼ tsp cayenne or 1 tsp coarse Korean chili flakes (milder).

Storage

Light and heat quickly dull the colour and aroma. Sealed and refrigerated or frozen, it keeps its bright colour and aroma for about 1 year.

Main countries

Italy · United States

Used in this book

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