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Red pepper flakes

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They have a spicy taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Red pepper flakes can be used in curries, soups, stews, pastas, pizzas, creamy sauces, sausages and salads. .
  2. They can be sprinkled on fries and potato wedges.
  3. They can also be mixed with seasonings

Common names and forms

  1. Crushed Red Pepper
  2. Red Crushed Pepper

Description

Red pepper flakes is a condiment prepared from dried and crushed red chili peppers, in the family Capsicum annum. The most commonly used pepper for crushed red pepper flakes is the cayenne pepper. It can also be a mix of peppers(jalapeño, bell, Fresno, and Anaheim peppers), with cayenne taking up the majority of the share. Red pepper flakes can be used as a spice or as a seasoning on a variety of dishes.

Selection Guide

Look for red pepper flakes, uniform in color. Make sure that they are completely dry with no moisture in them.

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