Cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes? Chili powder?
Sorry for the double questions. I'm looking at two recipes of chicken tikka masala and one has both cayenne pepper (1/4tsp) and red pepper flakes (1/2tsp) I can only find red pepper flakes where I live. My understanding is that they're both made of the same kind of pepper. So, for this recipe would it be okay if I just add extra pepper flakes in place of cayenne?
The other chicken tikka masala recipe calls for chili powder (2tsp), which I think for Americans means a mix of several spices. (Where I live chili powder and red pepper flakes are the same thing) They don't have it here either. I found some recipes for chili powder blend but they require cayenne (again!) and onion powder, neither of which I have. So, what's a recipe for chili powder that has neither but still would taste similar to the original?
So, what should I do and which recipe should I use between the two that would yield a better result despite my lack of ingredients? Thank you in advance for your answer.
spices chili-peppers chili
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Sorry for the double questions. I'm looking at two recipes of chicken tikka masala and one has both cayenne pepper (1/4tsp) and red pepper flakes (1/2tsp) I can only find red pepper flakes where I live. My understanding is that they're both made of the same kind of pepper. So, for this recipe would it be okay if I just add extra pepper flakes in place of cayenne?
The other chicken tikka masala recipe calls for chili powder (2tsp), which I think for Americans means a mix of several spices. (Where I live chili powder and red pepper flakes are the same thing) They don't have it here either. I found some recipes for chili powder blend but they require cayenne (again!) and onion powder, neither of which I have. So, what's a recipe for chili powder that has neither but still would taste similar to the original?
So, what should I do and which recipe should I use between the two that would yield a better result despite my lack of ingredients? Thank you in advance for your answer.
spices chili-peppers chili
asked Dec 16 '18 at 7:30
Ojai MarkOjai Mark
61
add a comment |
Sorry for the double questions. I'm looking at two recipes of chicken tikka masala and one has both cayenne pepper (1/4tsp) and red pepper flakes (1/2tsp) I can only find red pepper flakes where I live. My understanding is that they're both made of the same kind of pepper. So, for this recipe would it be okay if I just add extra pepper flakes in place of cayenne?
The other chicken tikka masala recipe calls for chili powder (2tsp), which I think for Americans means a mix of several spices. (Where I live chili powder and red pepper flakes are the same thing) They don't have it here either. I found some recipes for chili powder blend but they require cayenne (again!) and onion powder, neither of which I have. So, what's a recipe for chili powder that has neither but still would taste similar to the original?
So, what should I do and which recipe should I use between the two that would yield a better result despite my lack of ingredients? Thank you in advance for your answer.
spices chili-peppers chili
asked Dec 16 '18 at 7:30
Ojai MarkOjai Mark
61
Sorry for the double questions. I'm looking at two recipes of chicken tikka masala and one has both cayenne pepper (1/4tsp) and red pepper flakes (1/2tsp) I can only find red pepper flakes where I live. My understanding is that they're both made of the same kind of pepper. So, for this recipe would it be okay if I just add extra pepper flakes in place of cayenne?
The other chicken tikka masala recipe calls for chili powder (2tsp), which I think for Americans means a mix of several spices. (Where I live chili powder and red pepper flakes are the same thing) They don't have it here either. I found some recipes for chili powder blend but they require cayenne (again!) and onion powder, neither of which I have. So, what's a recipe for chili powder that has neither but still would taste similar to the original?
So, what should I do and which recipe should I use between the two that would yield a better result despite my lack of ingredients? Thank you in advance for your answer.
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I've never come across anywhere where powder and flakes mean the same, but substituting one for the other should work in terms of flavour (the appearance and texture might be a bit different).
More specifically, in some places chilli powder means powdered chillies (like cayenne), in others it means chilli spice blend. Here in the UK it's even worse - both meanings can be found in the same shop.
Red pepper flakes aren't as common here as chilli flakes, but I wouldn't expect red pepper flakes to be hot, unlike chilli flakes. Sweet/mild paprika would be the substitute in that case.
So you have to be careful of where the recipe comes from as well as where you are. I suggest you have some form of mild pepper in powder or flake form, and some form of hot pepper, and adjust to taste when the dish is nearly cooked. This isn't perfect as (especially with flakes) the flavour needs to cook into the dish a bit.
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
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The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
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Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
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I've never come across anywhere where powder and flakes mean the same, but substituting one for the other should work in terms of flavour (the appearance and texture might be a bit different).
More specifically, in some places chilli powder means powdered chillies (like cayenne), in others it means chilli spice blend. Here in the UK it's even worse - both meanings can be found in the same shop.
Red pepper flakes aren't as common here as chilli flakes, but I wouldn't expect red pepper flakes to be hot, unlike chilli flakes. Sweet/mild paprika would be the substitute in that case.
So you have to be careful of where the recipe comes from as well as where you are. I suggest you have some form of mild pepper in powder or flake form, and some form of hot pepper, and adjust to taste when the dish is nearly cooked. This isn't perfect as (especially with flakes) the flavour needs to cook into the dish a bit.
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
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The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
1
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
|
show 2 more comments
I've never come across anywhere where powder and flakes mean the same, but substituting one for the other should work in terms of flavour (the appearance and texture might be a bit different).
More specifically, in some places chilli powder means powdered chillies (like cayenne), in others it means chilli spice blend. Here in the UK it's even worse - both meanings can be found in the same shop.
Red pepper flakes aren't as common here as chilli flakes, but I wouldn't expect red pepper flakes to be hot, unlike chilli flakes. Sweet/mild paprika would be the substitute in that case.
So you have to be careful of where the recipe comes from as well as where you are. I suggest you have some form of mild pepper in powder or flake form, and some form of hot pepper, and adjust to taste when the dish is nearly cooked. This isn't perfect as (especially with flakes) the flavour needs to cook into the dish a bit.
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
1
The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
1
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
|
show 2 more comments
I've never come across anywhere where powder and flakes mean the same, but substituting one for the other should work in terms of flavour (the appearance and texture might be a bit different).
More specifically, in some places chilli powder means powdered chillies (like cayenne), in others it means chilli spice blend. Here in the UK it's even worse - both meanings can be found in the same shop.
Red pepper flakes aren't as common here as chilli flakes, but I wouldn't expect red pepper flakes to be hot, unlike chilli flakes. Sweet/mild paprika would be the substitute in that case.
So you have to be careful of where the recipe comes from as well as where you are. I suggest you have some form of mild pepper in powder or flake form, and some form of hot pepper, and adjust to taste when the dish is nearly cooked. This isn't perfect as (especially with flakes) the flavour needs to cook into the dish a bit.
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
I've never come across anywhere where powder and flakes mean the same, but substituting one for the other should work in terms of flavour (the appearance and texture might be a bit different).
More specifically, in some places chilli powder means powdered chillies (like cayenne), in others it means chilli spice blend. Here in the UK it's even worse - both meanings can be found in the same shop.
Red pepper flakes aren't as common here as chilli flakes, but I wouldn't expect red pepper flakes to be hot, unlike chilli flakes. Sweet/mild paprika would be the substitute in that case.
So you have to be careful of where the recipe comes from as well as where you are. I suggest you have some form of mild pepper in powder or flake form, and some form of hot pepper, and adjust to taste when the dish is nearly cooked. This isn't perfect as (especially with flakes) the flavour needs to cook into the dish a bit.
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
answered Dec 16 '18 at 8:08
Chris HChris H
18.9k13556
18.9k13556
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The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
1
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
|
show 2 more comments
1
The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
1
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
1
1
The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
The added confusion isn't helped by wikipedia in an underwhelming article that considers crushed pepper & pepper flakes to be the same thing. To me, crushed is probably a cayenne-type blend indistinguishable from 'pure' cayenne, whereas I always think of flakes as being the Turkish type, with almost no seeds, pul biber Aleppo pepper
– Tetsujin
Dec 16 '18 at 9:00
1
1
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
Sometimes the spelling differentiates. "Chilli" powder being the spice mix and "chili" powder being ground chilies. Unfortunately this isn't always reliable either.
– Sobachatina
Dec 17 '18 at 5:12
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
@Sobachatina that doesn't seem to work in the UK - see Tesco (major supermarket chain) with their recursive ingredient list for how nonsensical it can be as well as the identical spelling: *Tesco Hot Chilli Powder 50g Ingredients: Chilli Powder (83%), Salt, Cumin Seed Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (3%), Dried Oregano, Flavouring, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:53
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
See also [Chilli powder in the UK ](cooking.stackexchange.com/q/93134/20413) - the chat discusssion, while inconclusive, is quite informative
– Chris H
Dec 18 '18 at 16:55
1
1
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
Ugh- my spelling comment was off. I have no excuse. The differences are "chili" or "chilli" vs "chile". I'm so embarrassed. Although- as you point out- I'm not sure how valuable this distinction is. It seems like it might only hold in locations close to Mexico?
– Sobachatina
Dec 18 '18 at 19:32
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