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RED PEPPER
Red Pepper is made from the ground fruit of a plant in the Capsicum
family. The fruits, commonly known as "chillies" or "chilli peppers," are
fiery red or orange pods which rarely grow to more than 4 inches in
length. The ground product ranges from orange red, to deep, dark red.
According to the American Spice Trade Association, "Red Pepper" is the
preferred name for all hot red pepper spices. Cayenne Pepper is another
name for the same type of product.
Some manufacturers use the term
Cayenne Pepper to refer to a hotter version of Red Pepper.
Traditional Ethnic
Uses
Red Pepper is used to achieve the characteristically hot flavour of
Mexican, Creole, Cajun, Thai, Szechwan, and Indian cooking.
It also is
used in chilli, Spanish rice, and barbecue sauce as well as meats,
salads, and casseroles.
Taste and Aroma
Red pepper is a pungent, hot powder with a strong bite.
A Few Ideas
Use small amounts of Red Pepper. It is a biting condiment, and the
flavour intensifies as it is cooked.
For a spicy snack, add ground Red
Pepper and salt to hot oil; sauté blanched almonds until golden. Or add
a dash of Red Pepper, onion, cheese, and bacon to beaten eggs for
scrambled eggs or omelette. Try adding Red Pepper to barbecue steak sauce.
Use it to marinate or baste steaks.
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