Chilli flakes 50g

Recipes & Uses

Why Keep Chilli Flakes in the Pantry?

Instant adjustable heat
Sprinkle on a little or a lot depending on how spicy you want the food.

No preparation required
No chopping fresh chilli, no grinder and no measuring multiple ingredients.

Use during cooking or at the table
Cook them into sauces and stir-fries, or sprinkle them straight onto finished food.

Ideal for everyday food
Pizza, pasta, eggs, avocado and vegetables can all be transformed in seconds.

Easy to turn into chilli oil
Gently infuse the flakes in olive oil for a spicy cooking and dipping oil.

What Do Chilli Flakes Taste Like?

Chilli Flakes are warm, spicy and slightly smoky, with a straightforward chilli flavour.

Because they're coarsely crushed rather than finely ground, the heat doesn't necessarily spread as uniformly as a powder.

Instead, you get little pockets of chilli warmth and texture.

That makes them particularly good as a finishing seasoning.

How to Use Chilli Flakes

Pizza

The classic.

Sprinkle over pizza just before eating and add more as needed.

Pasta

Use in tomato sauces or add directly to dishes such as aglio e olio for an easy chilli kick.

Eggs

Sprinkle over:

• Scrambled eggs
• Fried eggs
• Omelettes
• Poached eggs

Avocado Toast

Add Chilli Flakes with salt and lemon for a simple spicy finish.

Stir-Fries

Add during cooking with garlic and ginger for a quick hit of chilli heat.

Curries & Soups

Stir into curries, soups or stews when you want to increase the heat without dramatically changing the overall flavour.

Chilli Flakes vs Bird's Eye Chillies

Both add heat, but they're very different products.

Choose Chilli Flakes when you want:

• Easy everyday heat
• A table seasoning
• Something you can sprinkle directly onto food
• Visible chilli texture
• Convenient heat without preparation

Choose Whole Bird's Eye Chillies when you want:

• Much stronger heat
• Southeast Asian curry pastes
• Whole-chilli infusions
• Homemade chilli powders
• A chilli you can soak, grind or blend

Chilli Flakes are the easy everyday option.

Bird's Eye Chillies are the serious heat option.

Make a Quick Chilli Oil

Add Chilli Flakes to olive oil and gently warm them together.

Allow the mixture to cool before using.

Drizzle over:

Pizza
Pasta
Noodles
Eggs
Grilled vegetables
Bread

It's an easy way to turn one pantry ingredient into a completely different condiment.

Toast Them for Deeper Flavour

Chilli Flakes can be used directly from the pack, but gently heating them can deepen their flavour.

Briefly toast them in a dry pan over low heat, taking care not to burn them.

Or add them to warm oil at the beginning of cooking.

The heat helps release more of their chilli aroma into the dish.

Try It This Way

For an easy spicy garlic pasta:

Gently cook sliced garlic in olive oil.

Add a pinch of Chilli Flakes and allow them to warm in the oil.

Toss through freshly cooked pasta with a little pasta water, salt and parsley.

Finish with extra Chilli Flakes at the table if you want more heat.

A few simple ingredients become a full meal.

Beyond Pizza

Once you've opened the pack, try Chilli Flakes on:

• Pasta
• Garlic bread
• Eggs
• Avocado toast
• Stir-fries
• Curries
• Tacos
• Soups
• Chowders
• Roasted potatoes
• Cauliflower
• Pumpkin
• Chicken
• Fish
• Marinades
• Dry rubs
• Popcorn
• Dips
• Salad dressings
• Infused oils

Chilli Flakes are one of those pantry staples where the easiest use is often the best one: just sprinkle them over whatever needs more heat.

Start with Less

It's much easier to add more chilli than remove it.

Start with a small pinch, taste, and build from there.

Storage

Store Chilli Flakes in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help maintain their colour and heat.