Grocery Essentials

Öncü Mild Pepper Paste

Turkish mild red pepper paste. Sweet-smoky salça, big 700g jar.

Öncü mild pepper paste is the everyday jar. Same ripe red pepper base as the hot version, but without the chilli, so you get all the smoky sweetness and none of the fire. The one to use when you want depth without spice. Standard uses: rice pilaf, chicken stew, red lentil soup, Turkish menemen (egg and vegetable skillet), or the base of a marinade for grilled meat. 700g family jar is the practical size for a household that cooks Turkish or Arab dishes multiple times a week.