5.0 from 15 votes
Turkish Red Pepper Paste (Biber Salcasi)
A vibrant and versatile Turkish condiment made from concentrated red peppers, perfect for enhancing soups, stews, and grilled dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 15 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red bell peppers See notes
- 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.
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Notes
- Traditionally this recipe is made with Kapya pepper which is a sweet long red pepper. However, if Kapya pepper isn't available, red bell peppers will do just fine.
Nutrition Information
Calories
15kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% 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.