Dried chile
Dried peperoncino brings heat to Italian cooking, with a particularly clear role in Calabria’s seasoning repertoire.
- Italian name
- Peperoncino secco
- Culinary reference
- Calabrian seasoning
At the table
In Calabria, chili is used both fresh and dried, alongside herbs and other spices. If you want Calabrian chili, check its growing origin when buying.
Begin with a small amount in a tomato sauce and adjust to the chili you have.
