Dried Crusco Chilli, 50g

Dried Crusco Chilli Italian is 50g of dried Crusco chilli — the celebrated IGP-protected peperone di Senise from Basilicata in southern Italy. Dried Crusco chilli Italian is unlike any other chilli variety available. As a result, the sweet, fruity and only mildly hot character makes Crusco a unique ingredient for any kitchen. Furthermore, frying in olive oil until crisp is the most traditional and outstanding preparation. In particular, this is the authentic southern Italian chilli for pasta, eggs and vegetables.

About Dried Crusco Chilli Italian

We source dried Crusco chilli from specialist Italian producers in the Basilicata region — the home of one of the most celebrated and historically significant chilli varieties in Italy. In particular, the Crusco chilli — peperone di Senise — carries IGP protected status and is one of the defining flavours of Basilicatan cuisine. As a result, the Crusco chilli has a flavour entirely unlike standard dried chilli — sweet, fruity and only mildly spiced. Furthermore, the dried Crusco is traditionally fried in olive oil until crisp and then crumbled over pasta, potatoes and vegetables. However, the mild heat and sweet character also make Crusco suitable for any preparation where chilli colour and flavour without aggressive heat is wanted. In particular, the 50g format provides a generous supply for a kitchen that uses this distinctive Italian ingredient regularly. Additionally, Crusco chilli suits fish, lamb and pork as well as the classic pasta applications. That Basilicatan IGP tradition and sweet, fruity character define this outstanding dried chilli. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses professional chefs and serious home cooks alike.

Why Choose Dried Crusco Chilli Italian From Us

Crusco chilli suits any preparation where Italian flavour with sweet chilli character is wanted. In contrast to hot chilli flakes, Crusco brings colour, sweetness and only gentle heat. As a result, Crusco suits preparations where bold flavour without aggressive heat is the goal. Furthermore, frying Crusco in good olive oil until it becomes crisp is the traditional Basilicatan preparation — crumble the fried Crusco over pasta, eggs or vegetables. However, Crusco also suits grilling alongside lamb, adding to a soffritto or using as a pizza topping alongside anchovies and capers. In particular, the IGP protected peperone di Senise is one of the most distinctive Italian regional ingredients. Moreover, the sweet, fruity character pairs beautifully with fish as well as meat. Additionally, use to add a sweet southern Italian note to a simple aglio e olio preparation. That Basilicatan IGP tradition and sweet character define this outstanding dried chilli.

How to Use Dried Crusco Chilli Italian

To get the very best from it:

• Fry in good olive oil until crisp, then crumble over pasta, eggs or boiled potatoes in the traditional Basilicatan method.
• Add to a soffritto — along with onion, celery and carrot — for a sweet southern Italian base.
• Furthermore, use as a pizza topping with anchovies and capers for a southern Italian preparation.
• Additionally, crumble over grilled fish or lamb where the sweet chilli provides colour without aggressive heat.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Pasta — especially spaghetti aglio e olio — where fried Crusco is the traditional southern Italian addition.
• Grilled lamb, fish and chicken where the sweet chilli suits without dominating.
• Eggs, potatoes and bread for the most traditional Basilicatan preparations.
• A glass of Primitivo, Aglianico or a southern Italian red alongside.

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Furthermore, keep the container tightly closed to preserve the essential oils and aromatic compounds. However, whole spices keep considerably longer than ground — use ground spices within 6 to 12 months of opening. Delivered at ambient temperature, ready to use.

However you use it, Dried Crusco Chilli Italian brings an intensity that only genuine organic artisan sourcing can deliver. Moreover, the finest cooking always rewards the care taken to source the best herbs and spices.