Cayenne pepper

paprika, chili

Cayenne pepper is a spice with a strong, hot flavor that can add a unique note to many dishes. It is rich in capsaicin, the substance that gives it its characteristic hot taste.

Where you can use cayenne pepper:

• Cuisine:
  • Sauces: It adds a spicy note to sandwich sauces, meat sauces or salad dressings.
  • Soups and stews: It adds depth of flavor to vegetable soups, chicken stew or lentils.
  • Marinades: It adds a spicy note to marinades for meat, poultry or fish.
  • Chili: It is a key ingredient in many types of chili.
  • Salads: It adds a peppery note to salads.
  • As a seasoning: You can sprinkle it on various dishes, such as eggs, rice or vegetables.
• Drinks:
  • Tea: It adds a peppery note to hot tea, especially when combined with lemon and honey.
• Other uses:
  • Homemade sauces: You can use it to make homemade Tabasco sauce or other hot sauces.
  • As seasonings for meat: Mix it with other spices to create a marinade mixture or to sprinkle on meat before grilling.

How to use it:

• Quantity: Start with small amounts, as cayenne pepper is very hot. You can always add more if needed.
• Heat: Heat enhances the pepper's hot flavor. Try adding pepper to hot dishes just before serving.
• Combinations: It goes very well with other spices, such as coriander, cumin and garlic.

Tips:

• Storage: Store cayenne pepper in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
• Attention: Cayenne pepper can cause eye and skin irritation. Use gloves when handling it.