Urfa biber

[MutantRyeff]

I picked up a gallon of Urfa biber flakes this summer. So far, I've only used them in two different ways. The first is as part of the base flavor for my chili recipe. The other was adding them to secondary for a high ABV mead that used 'Coastal Buckwheat', 'Black Sage', and 'Avocado' honeys in primary and backsweetened with more 'Coastal Buckwheat'. The primary ingredients also included dates, figs, and some spices. Besides the Urfa biber in secondary, there were additions of ginger, cinnamon sticks, and other minor spices. The estimated ABV is 15.5% to 16% with a nice balance from the residual sugars. The Urfa biber added a slight, earthy, and smoky profile that complements the dates, figs, and other ingredients.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has used Urfa biber and how they used it.

 

[OutChiliMe]

Wow, a whole gallon! Your mead sounds spectacular too! It makes perfect sense that the Urfa biber would complement the dark honeys, dates, and figs with a subtle, earthy depth. It's hard to summarize how else I use it. I basically treat it as a finishing spice for nearly everything. Egg dishes, hummus, roasted vegetables, grilled fish! You’ll fly through that gallon!

 

[ragep0ds]

My brother mix Urfa biber into compound butter for grilled corn and steak. It pairs well with sweet and earthy flavors like you mentioned. Have you tried it in sauces or marinades yet?