What Can I Substitute for Piment d'Espelette
Piment d’Espelette deserves a spot in the spice rack of any French home cook. But alas, it can be hard to find … and frankly it’s a little pricey. Fortunately, I have two great substitutes for Piment d’Espelette:
• Aleppo Pepper: Use 3/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper for every teaspoon Piment d’Esplette called for. Taste and add more Aleppo pepper if you like. While Aleppo Pepper is not exactly the same as Piment d’Espelette, it’s a fine substitute, as it offers similar fruity qualities amidst the warm spice.
• Spanish Paprika and Cayenne Pepper: Use 3/4 teaspoon of a mild Spanish paprika and about 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for each teaspoon Piment d’Espelette called for. Taste and add more cayenne if you wish. Again, this won’t be exactly the same, but the mild-sweet Spanish paprika, combined with the heat of the Cayenne, will do the trick.
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