Dried Hot Chilies

Dried hot peppers represent a real treasure of Salento’s gastronomic culture, where a passion for strong flavors is combined with natural and ancient preservation methods. These fiery fruits, harvested at the peak of their ripeness, are slowly dried under the region’s scorching sun, a process that concentrates their flavor and preserves their unmistakable aroma.

Careful selection of chilies is essential to ensure a high-quality product capable of enhancing any culinary preparation. Thanks to their versatility, dried chiles find wide use in many traditional and innovative recipes, enriching meat dishes, fish, sauces, soups and even homemade hot sauces. Their natural spiciness, balanced by the sweetness that emerges during drying, makes them an indispensable ingredient for those who love authentic, bold flavors.

Sun drying, a method handed down through generations, is the secret that gives dried chiles their unique character, preserving their organoleptic properties without the use of chemical preservatives. This natural process enhances the Mediterranean soul of the chili, making it an irreplaceable element for those who want to bring the true taste of Salento to the table.

Distinctive Features:

• Natural drying in the Salento sun
• Manual selection of the ripest fruits
• Preservative-free product
• Balanced spiciness and intense flavor

Uses in Cooking of Dried Hot Chilies:

• Adding character to sauces and pasta dressings
• Basic ingredients for homemade hot sauces
• Flavoring of grilled meats, fish and vegetables
• Key element in typical Mediterranean and Salento recipes
• Perfect for those who like to experiment with dried chiles in recipes with a strong, authentic flavor