Aleppo pepper
Aleppo pepper | |
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Species | Capsicum annuum |
Origin | Aleppo, Syria |
Heat | Hot |
Scoville scale | 10,000 SHU |
The Aleppo pepper (
Although a common condiment, its use in Europe and the United States outside Armenian, Syrian and Turkish immigrant communities was rare until the 20th century, with one source (Los Angeles magazine) dating its rise in use among the broader U.S. population according to the 1994 publication of The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean by Paula Wolfert.[3]
Characteristics
The Aleppo pepper has a moderate
Uses
The most common use is in the form of crushed flakes, which are typically slightly milder and oilier than conventional crushed red pepper, with a hint of saltiness and a slightly raisin-like flavor. Unlike crushed red pepper, the flakes contain no inner flesh or seeds, contributing to the mildness. Crushed Aleppo pepper can be used as a substitute for crushed red pepper or paprika.
The spice is a common ingredient in some of the dishes that comprise a meze.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Chiles You Haven't Heard of but Soon Will". www.spicesinc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ a b David Floyd (June 10, 2010). "The Aleppo Pepper". United Kingdom: The ChileFoundry. Archived from the original on 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "Hot Stuff". Los Angeles. Connoisseur Corner. May 2002. Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "Aleppo Pepper: Silk Roads and Subpar Steaks". Riverfront Times. Spice World (blog). July 27, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "Pepper Heat Ratings in Scoville Units". Penzeys Spices. Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "Bluefish and Aleppo Pepper". The New York Times (blog). Diner's Journal. June 27, 2008. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "How Syria's Famous Aleppo Pepper Might Be Saved". National Geographic. 2016-04-05. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ "Bank holiday special: A picnic with a twist". Metro. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 2010-10-20.