Cayenne pepper is a hot spice powder made from dried and ground cayenne chillies. It imparts a distinct heat and a reddish colour to dishes. It is commonly used in Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisines.
Cayenne pepper is often combined with salt, garlic, and onions in recipes to add heat to dishes. It is a popular ingredient in curries, stews, and pasta dishes, as seen in "Indian Butter Chicken", "Quick & Easy Lentil Curry", or "Chili sin Carne with Red Lentils". Olive oil and vegetable stock are common companions.
Ingredients that, besides Salt, frequently appear together with Cayenne pepper in public recipes.
Recipes featuring cayenne pepper are predominantly savoury and suitable as main courses for lunch. There's a strong emphasis on vegetarian and vegan dishes. "Curry", "Stew", and "Pasta" are the dominant tags, often with Indian or Mexican influence.
There are currently no public recipes with this ingredient.
Cayenne pepper is used in 16 recipes.