The ingredients list for a standard salsa recipe includes some of the most versatile ingredients in the world: tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. And, of course, […]
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September 2019 Giveaway! Chipotle Powder X3
The earthier side of the jalapeño... We go earthy for our September 2019 giveaway. Chipotle powder is all that, plus smoky and fiery to boot. It's delicious on everything from BBQ to your morning … [Read More...]
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Spicy Red Pepper Jam
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Gochujang Aioli
A very versatile spicy spread... Have some gochujang (Korean chili paste) in your kitchen and … [Read More...]
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Extra Hot Sauce? Six Delicious Ways To Use It Up
Hot sauces have seen a growth in popularity recently, especially as people in the West become aware of super-hot chili peppers like the Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper), Naga Viper, and Carolina Reaper. Hot sauce is nothing new but the extreme pungency of the super-hot chilies is, at least as far as Western (and many Eastern) […]
Use Up That Jar! Six Tasty Sambal Oelek Uses
Sambal oelek is not quite as popular in the West as sriracha but in recent years it has begun to emerge from the shadow of the rooster sauce. These days, sambal oelek has a strong following among people who want a purer hot pepper experience. It has a variety of important qualities that make it […]
What Is Gochugaru? The Story Behind The Spice
A staple spice in Korean cooking, gochugaru consists entirely of dried chili peppers that have been deseeded. Gochu translates to chili pepper and garu means powder so the spice’s name literally means chili powder. The best hot peppers for gochugaru are those that have been classified as taeyangcho, which means sun-dried. While sun-dried peppers are […]
Black Pepper Vs. Red Pepper: PepperScale Showdown
Black pepper and red pepper are both fundamental spices in food cultures all over the world. Black pepper comes from the Kerala region in Southern India while red pepper comes from Central America. While both of these spices play similar roles — they provide heat — they do so differently. You need to consider those differences […]
August 2019 Giveaway! Sriracha Powder x3
The Rooster Sauce in powdered form… Our August 2019 raffle brings Sriracha to life in a different way! Sriracha powder is a great daily-driver spice blend. It’s not too hot, with garlicky and tangy undertones. See our product page for it in our Spicery. You can also make a homemade Sriracha powder (see our recipe […]
