Add in the Calabrian chili paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to soften. Coarsely chop the sun-dried cherry tomatoes, then add them to the pot. Add the onion and salt cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
What Are Calabrian Chilis and What can you substitute if you don’t have them?Ĭalabrian Chilis are a spicy fruity chili from… Yup, Calabria!! This region located at the boot of Italy is known for this bright red chili that’s rated between 25,000 to 40, 000 on the Scoville Heat Unit Scale.įor reference a Poblano Chile is around 1,000 to 2,000 and Cayenne Pepper Ranges around 30,000 to 50,000.ĭont let that heat scare you away as you only need a small amount to flavor this tomato jam recipe.Ĭalabrian Chili peppers are sold whole or as a paste and are combined with oil and salt normally. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pour into a food safe container and chill.It makes a better substitute for Calabrian chili paste instead, although you can make your hot sauce thicker by adding some paprika to it. You can puree the jam smooth or leave it chunky and rustic. The primary issue with substituting this ingredient for Calabrian chili is that it has a different texture obviously, it’s more liquidy, unlike a solid pepper, so it can change the texture of your dish.
Use a stick blender and pulse the jam to blend and chop any small pieces until youre happy with the consistancy.
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