Red Isot Chile Powder

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum ‘Urfa Biber’

Flavor: Rich, Sweet, slightly Smoky, with hints of Raisin, and Chocolate

Heat Level: Hot – 30,000 to 50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)

Origin: Turkey

Use With: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Fish, Seafood, Paneer, Rice, Legumes, and Vegetables

Description: The Isot chile (AKA Urfa Biber) starts out green, ripens to a bright red but when fully mature turns a very deep red, almost maroon becoming sweeter with more pronounced flavors. Red Isot chiles are prized for their distinct taste which offers a delightful combination of smokiness, sweetness, and spiciness that elevates a wide range of dishes. Made from sun-dried chiles that have ripened to the red stage, Red Isot Chile Powder is often sprinkled over grilled foods and is used throughout Turkey and the surrounding region as a seasoning and as a condiment offered at the table to allow diners to customize the spiciness and flavor of their meals to their own preferences.

Suggested Uses:

While Red Isot Chile Powder is a key ingredient in authentic Turkish cuisine, it can be used as a substitute anywhere that you would use ‘Cayenne’, ‘red chile powder’, ‘red pepper’, ‘crushed red pepper’, ‘pepper flakes’, or any variety of dried chile powder

• Use to add incredible flavor to marinades, soups, stews, sauces, dressings, and dips
• Mix with ground meat for incredible burgers, kebabs, meatballs, and meatloaf
• Add to dry rubs for meats, fish, and vegetables for roasting or the grill
• Dust over steaks, shish kababs, grilled corn-on-the-cob, or seafood for a touch of smokiness and heat
• Use in your favorite chili con carne or barbeque sauce recipe for depth and complexity of flavor
• Sprinkle over scrambled eggs, roasted or smashed potatoes, popcorn, pizza, scrambled or deviled eggs, salads, or on any menu item you want to add incredible chile flavor with some heat