Make Your Own Red Pepper Flakes at Home: Bold & Spicy Flavors | How to Cool the Heat Down

[@maiacorbin7879]

I got a new job in a hotel recently, and today I met some a couple from Turkey. I told them I love to watch your videos and the wife recognized your channel! All the best from Oregon❤

[@Refika]

Hey Maia, it's great to hear these beautiful news from you! Thank you for your comment ❤️ warm greetings to Oregon!

[@zeyyl8311]

Maybe someone would think that she is a regular KZbinr but she has really sparkling fame in Turkiye,

[@nancywest1926]

Dearest Refika and everyone you love, I found my Turkish spindle today after it went awol in a move! You're a chef, I'm a spinner/weaver. I gave it a kiss and prayed it will be sent to you and all of your beloved nation.

[@patriciamartin1626]

Hi from Tennessee USA. Great video. Going to definitely make the red pepper flacks. My heart and prayers are still with you all.

[@Refika]

Thank you for your good wishes Patricia, lots of love! ❤

[@adrianaflores4588]

Thankyou for the recipe, Im mexicain and love so much hot stuffs, I will try it, and I hope that your people is much better!

[@mystrie4663]

We don't have access to Turkish peppers in California but we must have something similar. The technique is universal, so it will be good to try. I've really enjoyed the red pepper flakes from your etsy shop.

[@tenorak]

I was just going to look for paprika and chili flake recipes to put my excess of dried chilis to use. Thanks for the upload. One of my favorite channels.

[@cherieburger15]

Thank you, Refika! I didn't know any of this and found it interesting. Every time I find your videos, I stop and listen... you and your wonderful crew are just delightful to watch. You all have become very dear to me! I am so sorry as to what happened with the earthquakes... just beyond horrible. I know that it takes a long time to recover from such devastation. God bless you all and may you feel and know the love that we in other places feel for you and those who were impacted by this awful thing know we care and pray for them... Blessings!!!

[@karingiesers6207]

The way you described this was like poetry. I love your videos and may I say that you are beautiful. xx ❤

[@peaceandpoems]

What a wonderful lesson in pepper flakes! I wish I had time ro do more cooking. You inspire me every week! God bless you all

[@ramonajordan3875]

Sending all of you the love and strength to continue your journey of service!

[@cathyrogers9276]

As usual you have taught me something new! Thank you for all these lovely videos and all the help that you have given to the people of Turkey!

[@rosemarywollman5273]

Thank you for your consistent enjoyable cooking shows but especially your delightful delivery ❣️

[@sheilanc1]

I dry peppers every year and make my own seasoning . I didn't know about adding salt and oil. Thank you.

[@madonna4874]

I always learn so much from your videos, thank you for being such a good teacher. Our thoughts are still with the Turkish people after the earthquake. ❤

[@draganamitrovic4614]

Yağ yakmak 😊 I knew about it and now I know its name, thanks ❤

[@orisisorisis6946]

Lo mejor para el gran pueblo turco, espero que triunfen sobre sus dificultades. Un enorme abrazo desde México.

[@eliftengilimoglu9418]

Gracias muchas❤️

[@Refika]

Muchas gracias, lots of love! ❤️

[@ruthhernandez2922]

Nuestros mejores deseos, Reifka! I love you all and I wish the best to humanity. May blessings come to you and bring back the beautiful and the smiles to all the affected

[@MartinAhlman]

Making your own spice blend is wonderful! And ayran is so good just by itself! Please keep doing this even though I know some of the recipes (I know some, and then you tell me how to make it better, I love it!)

[@VeretenoVids]

Hugs and support to you and your team as you keep walking this very long, difficult road to recovery from the earthquake. This was a delightful tutorial! I love a nice pepper kick, but my husband is a total spice wimp so I have to save the chile flakes for garnishing my own plate rather than stirring them into a dish. When you put the towel over your face it reminded me that I did once just about kill us both by trying to toast dried peppers in my cast iron skillet. Wow, yeah, I'll never do that inside again!

[@karendegraaf3572]

Fantastic! I was just looking at a stack of dried peppers yesterday and wondered how I could make them into flakes. I also didn't know about the oil and salt addition. Perfect timing, thanks so much! And the towel mask is a good reminder to treat those little peppers with respect....😄

[@halcyonp7724]

Thank you for the education video Refika! Your videos are so well thought out.

[@amateurepicurean8168]

All of your video demonstrations are densely packed with wonderful information clearly presented! This one is no exception!! Love to you and to your team!

[@Refika]

😍😍thanks

[@melodieduperron1252]

Another great informative video from Refika and the crew I live in the northern interior of British Columbia we still have a few feet of snow on the ground as Refika explains this is not a problem for dehydrating your peppers I've been hanging my home grown peppers to dry just as shown for many years I will also pick up large amounts of peppers from the discount shelf in the grocery store wash them very well and hang to dry do not let your climate stop you from trying I currently have red bell peppers dehydrating due to the size i slice into strips to dehydrate racks thank you Refika

[@Refika]

Hey Melodie, thank you for your comment 🙏🏻❤

[@AJs_sugarrush]

Awesome.. thanks for this wonderful recipe

[@stevenalexander4721]

I forgot to wash my hands after making homemade red pepper flakes and touched my face last week. Since it was all I had, I used sour cream and rubbed it on the area like you would lotion. After rubbing it on and then washing it off about three times in a row, the pain went away. You can do the same thing with yogurt too. When all of this happened, I had a sinus infection with a stuffy nose, making it hard to breath. After those homemade pepper flakes, I could suddenly breath. Although I enjoyed finally being able to breath clearly, that is one mistake I won't make again.

[@mateofantasma]

Thanks for bringing Turkish food recipes to KZbin. My wife and we're fortunate to visit Istanbul and we fell in love with Turkish cuisine. Your videos are great, super informative and warm.

[@Refika]

Hey Yomatius, I am so happy to hear that you loved Turkey and our cuisine, and especially that I could transfer the warm feeling of our culture... I hope we will host you in our beautiful country again. Thanks for your comment ❤️

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

Turks love their peppers! You're also using pepper paste, we don't have this in Greek cuisine.

[@Refika]

Yes, we like using strong, spicy flavours in Turkish cuisine… ❤️

[@paulalojek8305]

I must get one of your books. Your food always inspires me to change it up.

[@Refika]

@@paulalojek8305 Hey dear, I have a book available in Turkish and English on Etsy ❤️: www.etsy.com/listing/1286016794/cooking-new-istanbul-style-best-kitchen?click_key=eae36d15a343ea26e4979ab8b089936fcb51cfb0%3A1286016794&click_sum=1db3450b&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1&sts=1

[@michaelchadolias9491]

That's very true. But depending on which region in Greece you are from some the use of peppers varies.

[@aaqibamin886]

@@Refika I’m in China how can I place my order for book ? Do you have international shipping?

[@Meggs23]

Thank you Refika for your light as always!

[@Getpojke]

Lovely! Must admit that I can't really take the heat of really spicy food anymore, but I like a bit of mild heat on some things & of course Çılbır is a big favourite in my home. I'm a huge fan of Urfa biber/isot pepper. I like the fruity, almost raisin like flavour & it's not too hot. The colour too! That deep crimson-magenta colour looks stunning sprinkled on top of eggs, yogurt & other dishes. Especially if served up in a tinned copper dish, the colours all play with each other & you get to eat twice as you eat with your eyes as well as your mouth. Great video, thank you to your & your team.🌶

[@margakat]

When the pandemic first hit, I was worried about not being able to get spices especially red pepper flakes because I use this so much when I cook. I picked up some dried red peppers, just in case, and put them in my freezer. I didn't know about adding a bit of oil and salt after you crush them, but I do now. Thank you!

[@Refika]

You will see the difference when you drizzle a bit of oil and salt ❤️ enjoy!

[@andreacontreras2278]

You are a great teacher!. Thank you!

[@HasinaBegum-wk1ob]

Thank you for sharing..very often chefs usually don't tell much in detail about spices.Good chilli flakes is something which is important but ignored. I really like the way you present each and every food items in detail.God bless you and your team.Tessuker ederim.🤗

[@debbycoley]

Thanks for another great recipe! Love to all of the people of Turkey and Syria...❤

[@PauCorre27]

¡Gracias, Refika! Un gran abrazo desde Colombia ❤

[@rahulbose4323]

Brilliant, we Bengalis also love peppers

[@mavisbroni1932]

Thank you very much Refika, I always learn and enjoy listening to you💗

[@psykyacloutier3048]

Hello , never seen any of the meals in the video , these looks incredible. And the way you’re talking about your food is elite , i very love the way you explaining the tastes and the order they comes , i wish i could taste any of those ! Lots of love , keep up the good work 🫶

[@selins.4267]

Çılbır with garlic yoghurt, black pepper and red flake pepper on top YUM YUM YUM 🤤

[@Refika]

Can't keep calm, I'm hungry! 😁❤️

[@jujutrini8412]

You have got to love the honesty of this woman. She is telling us we can make the stuff she is selling and it could taste even better! 😂😂😂

[@janetmackinnon3411]

At last! Thank you so much.

[@lilysabouri5709]

Thank you! I grow peppers in my back yard and just dry them and put them in a jar whole. Now I know how to make pepper flakes🙏🏻👌🏻❤️

[@nannakurzhaar]

oh this video is great - it goes right on my kitchen basics playlist! also support to all the poor people suffering the earthquake :(

[@TrudySSilva]

Learnt so much . Many thanks from a Sri Lankan

[@jenn5772]

Love watching your channel.

[@tzinanechumah]

Love you, Refika. 💗 Not only because your teaching me to cook but you always make me smile. The joy you bring to each dish and its preparation is wonderful. 🎉 Love and blessings from Israel 💙🇮🇱🙏

[@Refika]

Thank you dear, lots of love! 🙏🏻❤

[@Light-Walker-Luc]

You have such a beautiful way of explaining our connection to the foods we eat. I have to visit Turkey one day and experience this beautiful culture and its connection to food. Thank you Refika and Team for the joy and passion you bring to the world. Much love ❤❤❤

[@Refika]

I hope, one day we would host you in the best way in our country! ❤

[@tinawilliams3395]

I feel so good that you have come back to do your videos. I know how hard it must be for all of you. My thoughts and prayers continue for your entire country every day. God bless and keep you well.

[@Refika]

Hey Tina, thank you for being with us... lots of love! 😍

[@sadykovaumeda8614]

Hi Refika and the Team! Keep u you great work, thank you

[@vlunceford]

This looks so much better than the dried pepper flakes I get at the store. I’m growing lots of peppers in my garden this year and have wondered how I will preserve that harvest - now I’m looking forward to stringing my peppers in the sun and making my own pepper flakes. Thank you, Refika. Much love to the people of Turkey from Northwest Georgia in the United States.

[@helenpomerleau6455]

Thanks for the explanation and uses for red pepper flakes. I will be making some soon. My prayers for the earthquake victims

[@ManuelaPatzel]

Very interesting, as a person who can’t handle spicy heat very well, I didn’t know any of this.

[@laurakerr3450]

You are amazing ! Love watching you ! I am learning from you ! Thank you !

[@lucieadjek8506]

😍😍 Thanks for sharing this with us all, it's really instructive and appreciated 🙏🏿👍👍.Stay blessed as always and lots of love to you all. ✌️❤️And 😘🤗.

[@lyqi101]

Thank you for this Refika! I've been trying to make more of my ingredients at home - especially making my own dried spices - so this video is perfect!

[@PigeoneerToy]

You are a great cook, very charming and a beautiful lady. I love your smile. I'm learning about peppers, I'm from México 😂😂😂 yes, it's true. My only experience so far is with bell peppers lol but my taste buds changed and now I'm slowly dipping my toes into spicy foods. I cannot bite a raw pepper 🤣 it still surprises me when I see others do that. I'm getting started with dried peppers and sauces 9:28 aah, so that's how you "put off the fire inside" I hear a lot of people making jokes about getting hot twice, once when they eat the food and the 2nd time when in the bathroom 🚽 they don't know about ayran, but now I know 😎 awesome video, as usual!

[@gaiaocracy]

Big respect for you and your team from north western Canada. Hot peppers make the taste of everything pop. Yum.

[@Refika]

I agree! ❤️ thank you for your support

[@gemmamanojo6310]

Thank you Refika for all you delicious recipes new subriber here more power❤

[@auntnicole1168]

After watching this video I decided to grow some peppers this year and try this. Thank you, as always, for the great information 💜

[@Refika]

You're welcome Aunt Nicole! ❤️

[@shannonessig5959]

Adding pepper to food is also good for when you are feeling sad or depressed. It can help lift your mood. Thank you for explaining so much. How do you wash your hands to get all of the capsaicin heat off. I use oil, soap, and water, but hours later, it's still there. 😊

[@creativeideas012]

Lemon & vinegar works much better

[@rochelles.8387]

I have found washing my hands with vodka worked the best.

[@lisahodges8299]

Thank you - take care. Birdy

[@elizavilla356]

Such a simple thing but it makes all the difference! Love you Refika and team ❤

[@CarolinaJoubert]

I love how the last few videos are showcasing food connected to the areas effected by the earthquake. Thankyou

[@Refika]

We are trying to honor all those places... Thank you for your support! 😍

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

You are amazing and brave to to taste and drink the water and your recipe looks great but I can’t do stuff to spicy hot or stomache can’t handle it without an antacid . You made my day listening to you and made me laugh with when you drank the water and saying it didn’t work the expression on your face was priceless. Take care and bless you and your crew for all you do.🐞🦬🐢❤️

[@Refika]

That moment of disappointment was one of my painful favourites too… Hahahaha 🤣 lots of love! ❤️

[@tmaltez]

This is wonderful. I love how you share with excitement! Best of luck!

[@akkasams2059]

Very useful! Thank you!

[@amythompson7700]

I always enjoy what you have to tell me!

[@FlipperFlips-i4t]

So interesting how the peppers of Mexico made it all the way around the world!!!! Thanks!

[@brightantwerp]

What a great idea and so easy. Thank you. 💜

[@davidbennett9691]

My pepper seedlings are growing nicely on my windowsill. I've bookmarked this video so I can try your technique at harvest time along with your fabulous pepper paste.

[@Refika]

Tell me how it turns out to be when you try this recipe! ❤

[@roseluvsunydaez1111]

I absolutely love turk food 😋 thank you Refika 💕

[@charlenesnoto677]

I love your videos. This one was no exception. Thank you!

[@Whistlewalk]

Always enjoy your shows. The food from your culture is amazing, and surprisingly (or maybe not) is generally good for diabetics. Love the taste of summer it gives in the middle of rainy & chilly winters here on Vancouver Island. And I will be using many of your recipes this summer for entertaining. The food is always good...... My heart goes out to the people in your region of the planet right now. Such an immense tragedy to everyone who cares for human life and the lives of the pets who were also lost. It will take a long time to properly recover from this tragedy. Take good care.

[@bettytroyer9436]

I love growing spicy peppers and hanging them. They are so pretty. But I can't tolerate the heat of more than jalapeño poppers. And of course like all garden produce it all comes at once!🥴. So I make the jalapeño poppers by the dozens and freeze them on a cookie sheet them dump them into freeze ziploc to enjoy after the garden is over. I like your enthusiasm!

[@Refika]

Hey Betty, thank you for your comment…lots of love 💕

[@craigbertram5109]

We are from Minnesota!!

[@B2M_rabz]

Thank you for this very informative video refika.. though i dont comment every time i watch all your videos here and on your turkish channel. Iv been looking for red pepper flakes and couldn't find them. After seeing your video i realised the answer was all along in my pantry. I have a stack of dried peppers (paprika and hot chilli) which i can now turn into flakes. Love your videos and all the explanation that comes with it. Also, when i get hit with the chilli taste, milk also doesnt always work for me. Yoghurt works a bit. So sometimes i put a tsp of sugar on my tongue and let it dissolve. It has helped calm down the burn. Dont ask me the science behind it though 😆

[@Refika]

Hey dear, glad that you think so... ❤️ I guess, everyone has their own creative way of experiencing this pain that comes after eating chilis. I will definitely try sugar too....

[@longestpossiblename]

Thank you so much for being so clear and informative in how you teach us about food Refika. I am learning more and more! I have some dried peppers in my house so I might try this soon as I do love my chilli pepper in my food. I just made a ten-roast-vegetables soup with some chilli and it was yum! I'm praying for your country and for your people, and also for you and your team. Sending much love to you all ❤

[@Refika]

Hey dear Maggie, I am so happy that you loved the recipe ❤ Thank you for being with us!

[@samreenimran5934]

Thank you so much Chef Rafika for telling us all your recipes in English its so helpful as we live in istanbul and sometimes try to cook local cuisine so please keep uploading all recipes and I really look forward for each episode love from 🇵🇰

[@jzmn0033]

Thank you for explaining in detail and not just showing us

[@cmfarmranchupicwegrow3982]

Very informative and I love yur passion! I bet you are a great cook.. Thanks

[@rochelles.8387]

Is Bahar's Salad recipe using the red pepper flakes available? It looks delicious and I'd love to make it after I make your red pepper flake recipe.

[@zaikaplates]

Thanks for a wonderful lesson about pepar 👍🏻amazing and very helpful vdo watching from India stay always be happy🌹

[@deniseferron3397]

I just made the recipe and it is fantastic!! Thanks again, Refika and the gang!

[@maggie2936-q1m]

I learn so much from your videos. And I had to laugh out loud when you tied the towel to your face. 😅 Thanks to you and your crew for great content! ☮️💟

[@gjovaf8]

Hello good people! How are you? 😊 When winter is over, there are still whole red dried peppers left. This is a good way to preserve them and use them longer. I recommend trying the red paper flakes with freshly baked bread and white cheese. Traditional and delitious 🌶️

[@Refika]

Thank you for your comment dear Gabi! 😊

[@malice41414]

Greetings, Refika! In New Mexico, not Arizona does the chile drying of red chiles on a string out in the sun. New Mexico is famous for its red and green Hatch Chile. I wish that you can one day visit my state. Many Hollywood actors have homes in our capital, Santa Fe, New Mexico (i.e. Julia Roberts and more). Love your videos and recipes!

[@rubysbakes]

Woah this is incredibly good!!!💕looks so wondering how delicious it would be. absolutely 👏🌈 keep it up my frnd, lovely! Stay connected

[@s.sheikh6513]

Thanks for sharing, was waiting for such video since long

[@Refika]

You're welcome! lots of love and a happy saturday... ❤️

[@larsvegas1505]

next would be like hot oil... also very usefull!

[@zaria5785]

Thanks for making this. I will try to do it too. I grew some red peppers last summer and dried them. But I don’t know how to use it. Can you make a dish showing what I can use a whole dried pepper with? In Afghan culture we add it to a dish called sholeh (sticky rice cooked with mung beans and the base is sautéed tomato & onion). Aside from sholeh (which I eat seldom) I was wondering if whole peppers can be rehydrated somehow to absorb more flavors to it in other dishes?

[@daniellevine6131]

Love this! WIll definitely try making some red pepper flakes myself. Quick science question: Why do the peppers dry out instead of going bad when you leave them outside for a while?

[@Refika]

Sun drying, or solar drying, takes just enough moisture out of fruits and veggies to prevent them from spoiling while being stored. ☀️💛

[@mhmtbl]

Hey daniel.. make sure your town / city / village is not a humid one. If it's, fungi might grow on the peppers or whatever you want to dry. For example, humidity is really high in my hometown and it's impossible to dry anything. If the place you hang them sees the sun all day long, it might be different and they might dry out even though the weather is humid.

[@jujutrini8412]

Keep them out of the fridge and make sure they are not all piled up together, there needs to be lots of air flowing between them. I do this all the time and I live in damp cold drizzly UK! My kitchen is quite hot though (I hang them in my kitchen) so maybe that helps - I don’t do it outside as it rains too much in UK!

[@madinanhc]

You are the BEST!!! ❤

[@rashadsaeed9092]

I have no words to praise you

[@HeatherPearson-lb2hl]

You guys are amazing!!! Love the show.

[@craigbertram5109]

Love your videos!!

[@isabelab6851]

Thank you for sharing this! Will have to try it!

[@momanga]

they look fantastic !

[@jade631]

Hi and greetings from Sweden. I just found your channel and I am soo enjoying your videos.💖

[@dreamteamleader9098]

Oh my goodness where have you been all my life!? Lol I said I need to eat at this woman’s table! I’m going to make these chillies right now!!!!! ❤

[@Refika]

How did it turn out? 😍

[@messybetsy]

I've always wondered why everything was so spicy, but timing of flavors isn't something I ever considered! Thanks for teaching!!

[@Refika]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@suzonpianga1592]

❤❤❤ Great hacks! TY!

[@Nanna-Lesley]

Lovely ❤