Turkish Red Pepper Paste (Biber Salcasi)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
15 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Turkish
Turkish Red Pepper Paste (Biber Salcasi)
Description
This recipe transforms fresh red bell peppers into a thick paste through boiling, blending, and long simmering. The peppers are first cut into chunks with seeds and membranes removed, then boiled until soft. After draining, the cooked peppers are pureed until smooth using an immersion blender.
Salt is incorporated, and the mixture is simmered over medium heat for two to three hours with frequent stirring to reduce moisture and concentrate flavors. The resulting paste is thick and intensely flavored.
The paste can be stored in jars topped with olive oil and refrigerated, helping preserve it and maintain freshness. It is used as a base or flavor enhancer in many Turkish recipes, adding rich color and pepper flavor.
While the traditional pepper is the sweet, long Kapya pepper, red bell peppers are a suitable substitute when Kapya is unavailable, yielding a similar flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bell pepper See notes, red
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut the peppers into chunks and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Place peppers in a pot, fill halfway with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 hour until soft.
- Drain the water, return peppers to the pot, and blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
- Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and simmer on medium heat for2 to 3 hours, stirring constantly until the mixture is very thick.
- Transfer to a clean jar, top with olive oil, seal, and refrigerate.
Notes
- Kapya pepper is the traditional choice, but red bell peppers work well as a substitute in this paste.
- Simmer the blended peppers with salt for 2-3 hours, stirring constantly to achieve the desired thickness.
- Store the finished paste in a clean jar topped with olive oil to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1.775IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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