Silk Chili Flakes
Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
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The Turkish variety of the Aleppo pepper, our summery Silk Chili was historically ground using heavy silk ropes, giving them a smooth, slippery texture. They have a warm, tomato-like flavor and a mild heat, similar to Espelette and Korean chilis. Also called marash pepper, these are great in any dish in need of a little excitement, from scrambled eggs to burgers to brownies. Our Silk Chili Flakes are naturally preserved with a little bit of salt and sunflower seed oil to keep them fresh and flavorful. Perfect for cooking or finishing.
Silk Chili is botanically identical to the Aleppo pepper, which has been cultivated in Syria for centuries. Due to the ongoing violence of the Syrian civil war, true Aleppo chili is unfortunately no longer available for import.
Highlights
Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Aleppo pepper, Marash / Maras pepper, pul biber
Sun-dried and stone-ground
Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun
Chili Comparison Guide
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Mild
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Origin:
Urfa, Turkey Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Origin:
Urfa, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night
Heat Level: Mild
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Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night |
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Mild
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Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun
Heat Level: Mild
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Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun |
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Hot
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Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala
Tasting Notes:
Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire
Heat Level: Hot
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Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire |
RECIPES
SOURCING
These chilis undergo a traditional drying and grinding process that results in a chili flake with a very smooth, slippery texture. Historically, the chilis were ground using silk ropes, and although more modern grinding machines are used today, the tradition is commemorated in the name Silk Chili.
Meet the Farmer: Hilmi Bey got into the pepper business 40 years ago when he was working as a cook and couldn't find good peppers. He and his brother bought a few sacks from farmers they knew around their native Maras, carried them 18 hours on a train to Istanbul, and walked the streets of the city shouting that they had peppers to sell. From that original entrepreneurial instinct, Hilmi has built a pepper business that he's now turning over to his son (pictured on the right).
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Silk Chili Bliss
My fave dry chili from B&B. Nice umami hint and just the right amount of heat. But I love all the chilis they sell. I buy all my spices from B&B. Best quality!
This spice is my every day staple!
This goes on most everything I eat, except salad. I give a sprinkle on veggies, meat, potatoes, and popcorn.
So Good!
I bought my first jar of Silk Chili 4 months ago and fell in love. It is so good and quite versatile, my husband and I throw it in everything. I've already gone through a few more jars and just purchased another.
Silk Chili Pizazz
Attended the Spice Club Meet Up and heard that Silk Chili goes with EVERYTHING. Made my go-to easy dinner, pasta with fresh tomatoes, olive oil parmesan and pepper. Started to eat and it just wasn't doing it so I added some Silk Chili and the dish went from blah to AMAZING!!! Thanks Sam for the tip Burlap and Barrel ROCKS!!!
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