Chilli Flakes
Chilli Flakes
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Product Description
Product Description
Chilli Flakes
Chilli flakes are dried red chillies that have been crushed into small flakes, used to add heat and a little colour to food. Many home cooks sprinkle them over pizza and pasta, or stir them into curries, soups and marinades. They are also sold as crushed chillies.
What Chilli Flakes Taste Like
Chilli flakes taste warm, sharp and slightly smoky, with a heat that builds as you eat. The flakes are small, uneven pieces of dried chilli, and they often include some seeds. You can see the red specks in the finished dish, which many people like on a pizza or a bowl of pasta.
Ways to Use Chilli Flakes
Chilli flakes work as both a cooking ingredient and a table seasoning. Here are some common ways to use them:
- Sprinkle over pizza, garlic bread and cheese on toast
- Add to pasta dishes such as aglio e olio and arrabbiata
- Stir into curries, dals and stir-fries for extra heat
- Mix into marinades and dry rubs for chicken, lamb or prawns
- Toss with roasted vegetables, potatoes or chickpeas
- Stir into scrambled eggs, soups or chilli oil
How to Get the Best from Chilli Flakes
Chilli flakes taste different depending on when you add them. Fry them briefly in warm oil at the start of cooking, and the heat spreads through the whole dish and turns the oil red. Add them at the end or at the table, and the heat is sharper and stays on the surface.
Start with a small pinch and taste before adding more. Heat can be added, but it cannot be taken out. The heat of chilli flakes can vary, so it is worth testing a new batch in a small amount first.
Chilli Flakes or Chilli Powder?
Chilli flakes and chilli powder are both dried chilli, but they behave differently in the pan. Powder dissolves into a sauce and spreads heat evenly. Flakes stay in pieces, so you get a bit of texture and small bursts of heat. Flakes also burn more easily in a hot, dry pan, so keep the heat moderate and add some oil.
Chilli Flakes FAQ
Are chilli flakes the same as chilli powder?
No, chilli flakes are coarser than chilli powder. Flakes are crushed pieces of dried chilli, while powder is ground fine. Flakes add texture and visible specks, and powder blends in smoothly.
Do chilli flakes need cooking?
No, you can sprinkle chilli flakes straight onto food. Cooking them in oil for a short time gives a rounder, deeper heat. Sprinkling them on at the end gives a sharper kick.
How much chilli flakes should I use?
Begin with a quarter to half a teaspoon for a dish that serves two to four people. Taste, then add a little more if you want extra heat.
Add chilli flakes to your basket for the next pizza night, pasta supper or pot of curry.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Nutritional Values
Nutritional Values
Country of Origin
Country of Origin
India
Delivery
Delivery
- FREE UK-Mainland delivery when you spend over £60.
- £4.99 delivery charge below £60.
Allergen Warning
Allergen Warning
This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.
How to contact us?
How to contact us?
For any questions or assistance, feel free to reach out via email at hello@ginco.co.uk or call us at +44 7710 405018. We're here to help!
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
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