LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2025

Orecchiette with Beef, Garlicky Yogurt & Biber Salçasi Butter Sauce P. 106

ISTANBUL

BIBER SALÇASI BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT

“I first came across biber salçası while meandering through Istanbul’s famous Spice Bazaar. Different varieties of pepper paste, from sweet to smoky, were heaped high in large plastic containers. On a rec ommendation, I purchased acı biber salçası , made from spicy red chilies. Back at home, I’ve used it to add a fiery heat and subtle hit of umami to every thing from scrambled eggs to this fun pasta dish inspired by Turkish mantı dumplings.”

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