Chili Pepper Substitutes

Have a spicy recipe that calls for hot peppers, chili powders, or chili flakes that are hard to find or currently not stocked in your kitchen? Take a look at our chili pepper substitute posts which cover your alternatives and offer thoughts on how the substitution could affect the flavor of your dish.

Chile de arbol substitute

What’s A Good Chile De Àrbol Substitute?

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More and more recipes are calling for the increasingly popular chile de àrbol. Its nutty taste and medium heat adds a unique earthy punch to dishes; while its slender profile provides extra value as a garnish and infusion ingredient. But what if you can’t find …

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chili powder substitute

What’s A Good Chili Powder Substitute?

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We’ve all been there – a recipe calls for an ingredient and there’s nothing in-house. It happens a lot with chili powder. Instead of running out to the store, what can you do? What’s a good substitute for chili powder that will still provide that …

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Gochugaru Substitute

What’s A Good Gochugaru Substitute?

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If you’ve delved into Korean cooking, it’s likely the case you’ve come across gochugaru as an ingredient for an authentic Korean recipe. Gochugaru may be available at a specialty market, but oftentimes you’ll need to think outside the box to come up with an alternative. The …

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adobo seasoning substitute

What’s A Good Adobo Seasoning Substitute?

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Adobo seasoning is a delicious spice mix that provides a little earthy sizzle to everything from soups to steaks. But it may not be something you have readily stocked in your pantry, so where do you turn when your recipe calls for it? What’s a good …

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Paprika Substitute

What’s A Good Paprika Substitute?

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Do you have a recipe calling for paprika, and there’s none in your spice rack? Or are you simply looking for something hotter to spice things up even more? A paprika substitute, in either case, is easy to find, and you’ll typically need to look …

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