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Urfa Biber
Urfa (Şanlıurfa), southeastern TurkeyAvailable year-roundSmoky, chocolatey, raisin-like
Did You Know?
Urfa biber gets its unique flavor from a special two-step drying process: sun-dried during the day, then wrapped and 'sweated' at night — this repeated process over several days creates the distinctive smoky, oily texture and deep color.
Overview
Urfa (Şanlıurfa) · Available year-round · spices
Urfa biber (isot pepper) is a dark, smoky, oily dried chili from Urfa, Turkey. It has a deep burgundy-black color and a rich, complex flavor — smoky, chocolatey, raisin-like with a mild, slow-building heat.
Urfa (Şanlıurfa)
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
spices
Category
Flavor Profile
Smokychocolateyraisin-likeoilymild heatcomplex
Storage Tips
Airtight container in a cool, dark place up to 1 year. High oil content helps preserve flavor.
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How to Cook with Urfa Biber
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Sprinkle on eggs, labneh, hummus, kebabs, pizza, chocolate desserts. Bloom in butter for pasta. Pair with Middle Eastern meats and stews. Excellent finishing spice.
Best Pairings
lambbeefeggslabnehchocolatebutterpizza
Substitutes
Ancho chili + smoked paprika, chipotle powder (smokier), Aleppo pepper (milder)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Urfa Biber
Nutrition Highlights
fat
5.8
carbs
53.7
fiber
27.2
protein
13.5
calories
282
Quick Facts
Categoryspices
OriginUrfa (Şanlıurfa), southeastern Turkey
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Contains capsaicin (anti-inflammatory), antioxidants, vitamin C. Oily texture contains beneficial fatty acids.
Urfa Biber Photos
5 photos showcasing Urfa Biber in its many forms
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Urfa Biber
spices
OriginUrfa (Şanlıurfa)
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Smokychocolateyraisin-likeoilymild heatcomplex
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Pairs Well With
lambbeefeggslabnehchocolatebutterpizza
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