Red Pepper

Question: Is Korean red pepper powder different from red pepper powder from a Chinese super market? I can't tell if it's the same powder. I saw a bottle of red pepper powder from the spice section of a Chinese supermarket, but I can't tell if it's the same as korean red pepper powder. Are they made from different peppers? Are they all the same?

Answer: Alex is correct, I am a former chef from Canada and worked in Asia, I do alot of cooking with Korean product, and powder chili's like chili pastes will vary in taste, and with pastes,Korean ones are hotter, smoother and a bit saltier, with dried powders,they vary mostly in heat levels, I bought a bottle like yourself one time, and failed to look at the label, now I love spicy food, but could not understand the molten temp of my dishes until I read the label, and found it was not chinese but Thailand bird chili's are 4th hottest in the world. So be careful how you use it, do not mistake it for the Mexican style or you will find your food inedible from the heat, I use hot sauce like most people use ketchup, I have arthritis and find the active ingredient in all chili's in my meals helps, the only thing I do not use it or chili flakes/powder/pastes on is my morning cereals.

Question: What kind of pepper are red pepper flakes made from? Does anyone know what variety of chile pepper they use in those dried red pepper flakes (like the stuff you put on pizza)? They just say "red" pepper on all the jars I checked at the store.

Answer: The name of the chili pepper is Cayenne . You can get it flaked or ground. It is the same pepper used in Chinese hot oil...umm ummm good stuff !! Bon Appetite' Tex

Question: What kind of pepper is used to make red pepper flake spice? Gonna try to make my own red pepper flake spice and im not sure what pepper plant to buy. Im going to grow jalapeno, Cayenne, pablano, Anaheim, and what ever else i can get my hands on.

Answer: Try foodsubs.com or apinchof.com. Don't know if they'll help but they're cool sites to refer back to.

Question: Is there a difference between red bell pepper and regular red pepper? In the super-market some pepers are labeled as bell pepper and some aren't. I have a recipe that calls for red bell pepper, but I only found "red pepper". Is that the same? Will it work?

Answer: The word "Bell" came to being more describing the bell shape of the pepper. What you observed in the supermarket were both basically the same. Some of the grocery stores suppliers give them peppers labeled "bell peppers", others just "red peppers". So go ahead and get either one for your recipe.

Question: What is the difference between ground red pepper and ground cayenne red pepper? I am making pepper steak tonight and the recipe calls for ground red pepper, except I thought I had it but I only have cayenne red pepper...sooo what is the difference? Thanks :o)

Answer: That'll be fine. Red pepper is a mix of peppers, dried and ground. cayenne is just the cayenne pepper, dried and ground. Cayenne is much hotter than the mix, so I would use about half as much.

Question: What was the Spicy Red Pepper used in orange chicken at restaurant? The other night I went to a chinese food restaurant and ordered the Spicy Orange Chicken. A few small 2 inch long dark-red slightly wrinkly peppers were scattered through the meal, but the waitress warned not to eat them because they were incredibly spicy. I, of course, decided to eat one. This pepper was so hot it made my eyes water and my ears ring. I have eaten Serrano peppers without any difficulty, so it shows just how spicy it was. Any idea what the specific type of pepper this might have been?

Answer: There are many names for this pepper but the most common name is Thai Chili Pepper or Bird's Eye Chili Pepper...and with your meal it was dried.

Question: What do you use red pepper jelly on? I was given a jar of homemade red pepper jelly and am not sure what to eat it with.

Answer: A simple wheat grain cracker with a dab of cream cheese is a delightful compliment to red pepper jelly! You can also mix it with a small amount of vinegar to create a punchy sweet and sour sauce for egg rolls, and cream cheese wontons.

Question: If I put the inside of a red pepper in a bowl of water and put it in the sun, will something grow from it? If I put the inside of a red pepper in a bowl of water and put it in the sun, will something grow from it? I have grown from the insides and seeds of other fruits and vegetables before, but never a red pepper.

Answer: Too much water will actually kill most vegetable seeds. Are you trying to propagate peppers from seeds? If so its best to collect the seeds from the fruit and wash them for a minute in fresh water then lay them out to dry on paper towel. When they are dry place the seeds in a container that has been filled with a commercial potting mixture. Dont bury the seeds too deeply, about half an inch. Water the seeds and wait and wait and wait, peppers are very slow to greminate. After about two weeks they should emerge as little pepper plants. Most seeds harvested from hybrid varieties of peppers will not germinate, also the pepper has to be "physiologically" mature for the seeds to be viable.

Question: how to make a red pepper sauce and a whole grain mustard sauce? I had both these sauces on holiday, but would like to make them myself. The red pepper sauce is for salmon, and the wholegrain mustard sauce is for pork. Please help. Need them by Friday pawstart, when do i add the heavy cream?

Answer: whole grain mustard sauce 2oz butter 2oz flour 1pt milk whole grain mustard melt your butter in a pan then mix in the flour to roux then pour in the liquid alittle at a time mixing well and your mustard to taste and simmer it you get the required thickness it it goes too thick then add alittle more milk INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 large sweet red peppers, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream salt, to taste Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion; sauté until tender. Add diced red peppers, tomato paste, and thyme. Cook mixture for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add white wine and bring to a boil. enjoy

Question: Can you plant Spice Supreme Crushed Red Pepper seeds that are inside and grow red peppers? Our Spice Supreme Crushed Red Pepper is spicy for food and we were wondering if we can take the seeds inside and plant them to grow red peppers. Is it possible?

Answer: As long as the seeds haven't been dried out you can plant them. I assume you mean seeds from a fresh pepper.

Question: What is a good substitute for crushed red pepper? I'm making Spaghetti with oil (olive oil, of course) and garlic for lunch. The recipe calls for crushed red pepper, but I'm all out of crushed red pepper. Cayenne pepper could be a substitute for the crushed pepper, but I'm all out of that too. Could I possibly use Tabasco pepper sauce or would that completely ruin the meal? Thanks. The recipe already calls for black pepper.

Answer: For one teaspoon crushed red pepper substitute 1/2 to one teaspoon cayenne pepper or 3 to 6 drops of hot sauce. red chile powder (don't confuse with chili powder, a mixed seasoning) OR paprika (milder) OR red pepper flakes OR chili powder (contains other spices

Question: What is red ground pepper, or where can I find it? I have a reciepe that calls for 1 tsp Ground Red Pepper and 1/2 tsp of Cayenne Pepper, so these spices are not the same. I could not find anything at the store any suggestions.

Answer: for those of you who think ground red pepper comes from a grinder liek the mixed pepper grinders you find, i am disgusted at your knowledge of the subject of foods. I am a culinary graduate and will tell you there are only 3 types of peppercorn berries, green, pink and black, they are all various stages of ripness and roasting achieved during harvesting and processing. there, with that out of the way and i am sorry for the rant... they are probably reffering to something simmialr to a red pepper flake that has been ground. something with little capsasion (oil in a pepper that creates the heat or spice) using a basic chili powder for a quick substitution will not alter the recipe that much. or if you can find, and i know you can, just get it, you will find yourself using it in more ways than you think once you try it

Question: What is that little shaker of red pepper they give me at the Japanese restaurant? I always order the Kitsune Soba and they bring me a cute little round metal tin of what tastes like cayenne pepper. The writing on it is in Japanese (I think). It's about 3 inches tall and only about an inch wide -- round. You turn the lid and a little hole opens up and you shake the red pepper out. What is this product and where can I buy it? I looked in the Asian foods section and didn't see it.

Answer: seven pepper.....http://www.importfood.com/spjp5201.html very popular in japan

Question: Is there a difference between ground red pepper and ground red cayenne pepper? The recipe I'm using only says ground red pepper... and if so, would Chili powder be a good substitution or would that make it worse?

Answer: Yes. Red pepper is a bell pepper. The powder is mild. Cayenne is hot.

Question: I want to make Roasted Red Pepper? We were at a Serbian restaurant and they served a birlliant looking roasted red pepper dip. The server told us that it was red peppers boiled for 6 hours, and then pureed in the food processor with olive oil. Anyone make this.? I do not want to add cheese, but thinking I can make it with jarred roaster peppers. Any ideas or suggestions. It was delicious with fresh bread as a dipper.

Answer: to make a great dip you dont even need a recipe. just use beautiful, fresh red peppers from your farmers market or the organic section of your grocery store. rub the peppers w/ olive oil, roast for 20-30 mins until skins are black. (dont worry you will peel away the black skins) put into an airtight container with a lid for 5 mins. this will lift the skin and allow you to peel it off. after 5 mins, use a paring knife to remove the skins. put the works into a food processor w/ a clove or two of garlic and puree until smooth. drizzle in good quality extra virgin olive oil, until a desired "dip" consistency. fold in some sour cream if you'd like and serve room temperature w/ bread or crackers.

Question: How do I make red pepper flakes in oil? I was wondering about the red pepper flakes in oil that I often see in Chinese restaurants. What type of oil is typically used? Also, do you add the flakes to oil that has been heated or do you just combine the two together without heat? What's the best way to store it?

Answer: If you are not in a hurry to eat the dipping oil you do not need to heat it. Heating the oil changes the texture and smell of the oil and it can become a bit unpleasant The oil used is vegetable oil, or one that has very little odor. You can store the oil in a clean bottle and take it out for use when ever you are ready It will not spoil unless you add other foods to it. Here is a recipe that I make for myself. 1/4 cup of red pepper flakes. 1 cup of oil. 1 clean and sanitized jar or bottle with a tightly closing lid. combine all ingredients in the jar and place in sunlight for at least a week until the oil gets a reddish tinge. Cover properly after every use. I also make this with olive oil for pasta Here is my recipe 2 heads of garlic roasted. 2 cups of good extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of red pepper flakes. Clean sanitized jar or bottle for ingredients. Squeeze out the roasted garlic into a clean container add one cup of oil and blend. Add the rest of oil and pepper flakes and pour into clean jar. You can use immediately. always use clean spoons in your oils and cover well when storing. If you like it spicier then add more pepper.