Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antep Tatlı Biber Salçası called in German, and where can I buy it in Germany?
Antep Ev Yapımı Tatlı Biber Salçası (homemade sweet pepper paste) is called „Mildes Paprikamark aus Antep, hausgemacht“ in German; „tatlı“ here means „mild“ (not hot). You can order it in the 1 kg jar from the WeNatur online shop with parcel delivery to Germany.
Is the Antep sweet pepper paste hot, and what are its taste and texture like?
The paste is not hot; it has a slightly sweet pepper aroma, a deep red colour and a dense texture. It gives dishes a gentle pepper taste and a vivid colour.
How and in which dishes is the sweet pepper paste used?
Add it straight to the dish while cooking, or thin it with water for a sauce. It suits white beans, vegetable stews, köfte and tarhana soup, as well as kısır, ezme, muhammara, menemen and egg dishes; if you like heat, mix it with hot pepper paste.
What are the ingredients of this sweet pepper paste, and how should it be stored?
The paste contains only peppers and salt and comes in a 1 kg net jar. Store unopened in a cool, dry place; after opening, cover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil and keep it in the fridge (+4 °C).