Black Urfa Chilli Flakes 50g
Black Urfa Chilli Flakes 50g
These deep, dark, soft chilli flakes will enhance every meal both aesthetically and tastefully. Fresh and potent, they pack a fresh, lively punch. Spice up your life with these black diamonds.
Add to: Kebabs, grilled meats & veggies, stews, chillies & salad dressings.
Great Taste 2025 : 2 Star Award: Outstanding
Judges Comments:
These highly aromatic chilli flakes promise much and deliver as promised. Smokey, rich and potent, the flavour is full and rounded with a lingering chilli warmth that dissipates slowly and with great charm. We loved the succulent texture too...
A smoky, fruity chilli product with a gentle warmth and tingle on the tongue. There is a hint of the salt on the end, adding to the length and interest of this product.
We loved the balance and level of heat. The chilli did not dominate on the palate and there was a gentle savoury note. We found the gentle heat worked well and delivered an impact that coated the mouth and lasted a while but did not dominate. Savoury notes were evident. This would be a versatile ingredient and would complement anything.
Further seasoning wisdom:
Black urfa chilli is originally a sweet, red spicy pepper. It grows in the hills around Urfa, an ancient city in Turkey. Once cut the fresh chillies are centrifuged to remove the seeds (bitter flavour). The remains begin the curing process conducted by the master curer. The degree of curing varies from each producer due to their individual methods passed down many generations, our ‘Master Curer’ leans towards the more cured side. It’s harvested and cured in the sun for 4 days to oxidise black, developing a chocolatey fruity sensation with a profound burn. Magic! Before completion it is ground into flakes with sea salt and sunflower seed oil, using huge granite wheels. The oil preserves its texture and flavour, so that your taste experience will never diminish!
It is classed as a medium heat with a unique flavour which could be likened to the experience of an espresso on a summer’s night.
If you’re an experienced chilli user, you will probably already know which of your favourite dishes to add it to! If not, try seasoning kebabs and chillis, sprinkling over hummus and dips, and infusing your chocolate and fruit-based puddings. Their texture and flavour will keep you reaching for this chilli pot more times than you think!