Authentic Urfa Biber Recipes for Flavorful Dishes

Urfa biber, also known as isot pepper, is a dark purple Turkish chili flake with a complex smoky-sweet flavor and moderate heat (2,500-9,000 SHU). Authentic Urfa biber recipes feature this unique spice in traditional Turkish dishes like lahmacun, kebabs, and egg dishes, where it adds depth without overwhelming heat. Unlike regular chili flakes, Urfa biber undergoes a sun-drying process followed byscrição

Antonio Rodriguez

brings practical expertise in spice applications to Kitchen Spices. Antonio's cooking philosophy centers on understanding the chemistry behind spice flavors and how they interact with different foods. Having worked in both Michelin-starred restaurants and roadside food stalls, he values accessibility in cooking advice. Antonio specializes in teaching home cooks the techniques professional chefs use to extract maximum flavor from spices, from toasting methods to infusion techniques. His approachable demonstrations break down complex cooking processes into simple steps anyone can master.