Making chilli powder is quite a difficult task to do at home from your bought or home grown chillies, so here is a selection of fine quality imported chilli powders and speciality blends for your home-cooking needs.
Cayenne Chilli Powder, 35g refill pack. 75p. ****
Mexican Chilli Powder, 35g refill. 95p. ***with chilli, cumin and paprika
Cajun Spice Blend, 35g refill, 95p.
This is a traditional New Orlean spice with a nice kick of cayenne pepper, but with some lovely other flavours added to the mix. This is a family favourite, especially in making cajun prawns, which we serve with rice or salad. There are quite a few ingredients including paprika, basil, garlic, onion, thyme, parsley and cinnamon.
Jerk Seasoning Blend, 35g refill, 95p.
Jerk seasoning uses chilli flakes, and is most often used as a rub for meats. A traditional way to use the spice is to mix it with dark rum to make a paste, rub it into the meat (leaving for at least an hour to allow the flavours to seep in), and then pan-fry, roast or barbeque.
SPANISH PAPRIKAS
Paprika is made from very mild peppers, which is why it has a similar appearance to chilli powders and some heat.
Bittersweet (usual) Paprika, 35g refill. 85p.
Smoked Paprika, 35g refill. £1.15.
Sweet Noble Paprika, 35g refill. 95p.
Paprika Hot Blend, 35g refill. 90p.with smoked paprika and chilli powder
Moroccan Tagine Blend, 35g refill. 95p.
Tagines usually require plenty of paprika as well as other spices. This is an excellent all-in-one blend for tagines, including sweet paprika, coriander, chilli powder, cassia, allspice, cloves and green cardamom.
