Dried Pepper Flakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ripe hot peppers

Instructions

1. 1

   Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your face.

2. 2

   Remove stems and slice peppers lengthwise; remove some seeds for less heat if desired.

3. 3

   Arrange in a single layer on trays.

4. 4

   Dehydrate at 125–135°F (52–57°C) until completely brittle.

5. 5

   Cool, then pulse briefly in a spice grinder to make flakes. Avoid inhaling the pepper dust.