Hot pepper puree

A smooth paste of ground fresh or pickled chili peppers, very hot and aromatic, for sauces, soups, marinades, adjika and harissa.

Hot pepper puree is a smooth paste of ground fresh or pickled chili peppers (sometimes with garlic, salt, vinegar and oil), bright red or green, very hot, aromatic. It is added in small amounts to sauces, soups, marinades, stews, chili con carne, adjika, harissa and wok stir-fries and served as a spicy condiment with meat, rice and noodles, adjusting the heat of a dish.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

Hot pepper puree, Raw: Calories 40.0 kcal, Proteins 1.9 grams, Fats 0.4 grams, Carbohydrates 8.8 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories40.0 kcal

Proteins1.9 grams

Fats0.4 grams

Carbohydrates8.8 grams

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Turkish TabboulehTurkish cuisine | Main courses

Turkish tabbouleh is a bright and aromatic dish that embodies the richness of Turkish cuisine flavors. Unlike the traditional Lebanese version, it emphasizes bulgur infused with the freshness of herbs and the spiciness of spices. A light garlic hint, the richness of tomato juice, and sweet-sour pomegranate syrup give the salad a deep flavor spectrum. Hot pepper adds zest while cumin reveals Eastern notes. This dish is perfect for a light snack or as a side to meat and vegetable dishes. In Turkey, it is often prepared for family lunches and celebrations as it is not only tasty but also healthy. Tabbouleh refreshes and energizes, with its rich taste making you come back for more.