The Urfa Biber is a dried chile native to southern Turkey. Known as the secret ingredient by many professional chefs, it boasts a wonderfully well-rounded smoky and earthy flavor with hints of coffee, chocolate and raisins. Slightly hotter than Aleppo, it has a medium heat level that starts mild and progresses over time. Common in Turkish cuisine, it is a main ingredient in lamb kebabs and many Middle Eastern yogurt sauces. Sprinkle it over everything from roasted veggies and feta cheese to ice cream and hot chocolate, or layer it with other flavors in hearty stews and braised meat dishes for an elevated flavor without the full punch of the chipotle pepper. Try it in these recipes: Chef Josh Berry's Urfa Aioli Bulgur with Mushrooms, Feta and Urfa Chile Cardamom and Pink Pepper Brownies Roasted Beet Hummus with Urfa Infused Olive Oil and Syrian Za'atar Flatbread Gluten-Free. Additive-Free. Salt-Free. Vegan. Country of Origin: Turkey Net Wt: 1.1 oz. (1/4 cup jar), 2.2 oz (1/2 cup jar), 4.0 oz (polybag), 8.0 oz. (large polybag)
