Aleppo
The Aleppo pepper (also known as Halaby pepper or Pul Biber) is a vibrant, medium-hot dried chili from Syria with a fruity, smoky, and tangy flavor. It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, prized for its bright heat that enhances rather than overwhelms dishes.
Aleppo peppers are small, elongated pods that are typically harvested red and then sun-dried. When dried they become dark red and slightly wrinkled. They are most commonly sold as coarse flakes with a beautiful deep-red color. Heat is mild-to-medium (7,500–10,000 SHU) with a pleasant, lingering warmth.
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Named after the city of Aleppo in Syria, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It is a key ingredient in Syrian and Turkish cuisine and gained international popularity as a finishing spice. The peppers are traditionally sun-dried and crushed into flakes with a small amount of oil and salt to preserve their vibrant color and flavor.
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Fruity and slightly sweet with tangy, berry-like notes and a gentle smoky finish. The heat is bright and clean rather than sharp, making it extremely versatile as a finishing spice.
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