What are Crushed Red Pepper Flakes?
These red pepper flakes are nothing other than crushed red chili peppers, that are hot dried previously. It has a hot, smoky and pungent flavor. While, cayenne pepper is mostly found in red pepper flakes, it can also be a combination of different types of peppers, like, ancho, bell pepper, etc. You might have noticed that crushed red pepper flakes have a high concentration of yellow seeds. These seeds add heat to the spice and if you are not so sure of the flavor, use these flakes in small quantities and add more if required. It is said that half teaspoon of crushed red pepper is equal to a whole dried chili (small).You may come across labels, like, ‘crushed red peppers treated with radiation’. It is said to be a process to make the foods free of pests and other microorganisms. You can also make crushed red peppers at home, especially, if you grow peppers in your garden. If you have peppers in excess, dry them in the oven and crush the dried peppers. In order to crush them, fill the dr
