As people explore global cuisines and seek out bold and distinctive flavours, dried chillies continue to be cherished ingredients that add character and excitement to a wide array of dishes. From Mexican Chipotle to Turkish Aleppo our dried chillies add heat, smokiness and even fruity flavours to your cooking, and as they keep for a very long time you’ll always have an exciting ingredient to hand to add heat to your dish.
Aleppo chilli is characterised by its moderate heat level and rich, fruity flavour. It has a slightly sweet and tangy taste with hints of raisin or sun-dried tomatoes. The peppers are typically harvested when they are fully ripe and then partially sun-dried and coarsely ground to create the spice. Used in Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Dried ancho chilies are a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine. They are made from ripe poblano peppers that have been dried, resulting in a deep, smoky flavour with mild to medium heat. Dried ancho chilies have a rich, slightly sweet flavour with hints of raisins, coffee, and tobacco. They are known for their smoky undertones and a moderate level of spiciness. The heat level is typically milder than other chilli peppers, such as cayenne or jalapeño, making them quite versatile in cooking.
Dried bullet chilli, also known as bird's eye chilli or Thai chilli, is a popular spice known for its fiery heat and intense flavour. It belongs to the species Capsicum annuum and is widely used in various cuisines around the world, particularly in Southeast Asian, Indian, and African cooking. Defined by their culinary versatility and commonly used in Asian cooking, especially Chinese cuisine. Can be added to stir-fries, soups, and stews
Cayenne pepper has a strong and pungent flavour profile characterised by intense heat. It has a hot, spicy, and slightly fruity taste with earthy undertones. Used to flavour spicy sauces, meat marinades, and traditional dishes such as enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas.
Renowned for its vibrant red colour, spicy flavour, and strong aroma, add a bold, spicy, and slightly smoky flavour to your dishes. The aroma of chilli powder is pungent and earthy, and hints of the individual spices present in the blend.
With a pungent, spicy, and smoky flavour with a hint of fruitiness, crushed red chillies are ideal to add heat to your recipes or add garnish, and can be used in a pepper grinder.
With a moderately spicy heat level, fresh flavour with a hint of sweetness and a slightly tangy and citrusy undertone, enhancing the overall taste of the dish. The aroma is pungent and earthy, characteristic of jalapeños.
A popular spice made from dried and crushed chilli peppers. Adding a spicy and hot, fiery flavour to dishes, used in various cuisines around the world and add fully-rounded chilli flavour to any recipe.
Red Jalapeño Powder possesses a moderate heat level and a smoky-sweet flavour profile. The spice offers a pleasant balance of heat and fruity notes. It carries a distinct jalapeño aroma with a hint of smokiness, which intensifies when heated.
A distinct smoky flavour with moderate to high heat offering a deep, earthy taste with notes of tobacco and chocolate. The smokiness adds complexity to dishes and can enhance the overall flavour profile, mainly used in Mexican cooking.
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