Biber salçası

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Biber salçası (literally "pepper paste"; also called kırmızı biber salçası, literally "red pepper paste") is a thick, deep red paste made from red chili peppers and salt. It is a part of Turkish cuisine but is also enjoyed in nearby nations. It is used mainly for flavoring main dishes, as well as to fill pide and börek. Another common use is as a spread, typically on bread or crackers.

[edit] Varieties

There are two main varieties of biber salçası:

Acı biber salçası (literally "hot pepper paste"), made from hot red chili peppers
Tatlı biber salçası (literally "sweet pepper paste"), made from sweet red peppers