Re: [CH] Crushed Red Pepper

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Here's what I do: Place a bunch of really-dried peppers in large Zip-Loc type 
of bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible. Have at it with a rolling pin. 
Crush to desired consistency.

Brad
> Hi All --
> 
> Does anyone have a good method for making "crushed red pepper" from their dried
> chiles?  I really like the consistency of the commercial stuff (uniform flakes,
> good flesh to seed ratio) but the flavor (of course) is not really there.  So,
> I usually make my own, and I have tried several different methods (hand, knife,
> food processor) with unsatisfactory results.  I either end up with half powder,
> half flakes or crushed seeds, or some other unappealing problem.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Matt
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