Aleppo Pepper: Flavorful Middle Eastern Spice Guide

By Emma Rodriguez
Aleppo Pepper: Flavorful Middle Eastern Spice Guide
Aleppo pepper is a sun-dried, moderately spicy chili pepper from Syria and Turkey, known for its distinctive fruity flavor with hints of saltiness and mild heat (2,500-10,000 Scoville units). Made from Capsicum annuum var. longum, it's typically crushed withscrição
Emma Rodriguez

Emma Rodriguez

A food photographer who has documented spice markets and cultivation practices in over 25 countries. Emma's photography captures not just the visual beauty of spices but the cultural stories and human connections behind them. Her work focuses on the sensory experience of spices - documenting the vivid colors, unique textures, and distinctive forms that make the spice world so visually captivating. Emma has a particular talent for capturing the atmospheric quality of spice markets, from the golden light filtering through hanging bundles in Moroccan souks to the vibrant chaos of Indian spice auctions. Her photography has helped preserve visual records of traditional harvesting and processing methods that are rapidly disappearing. Emma specializes in teaching food enthusiasts how to better appreciate the visual qualities of spices and how to present spice-focused dishes beautifully.

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