Wait, What Are Red Pepper Flakes Anyway?

In an age when chiles are name dropped on menus everywhere, you gotta wonder: What are "red pepper flakes"?
In an age when chiles are name dropped on menus everywhere, you gotta wonder: What are red pepper flakes?

Dried red pepper flakes are usually made up of a combination of chile flakes, and could contain any combo of ancho, bell, cayenne, and other red peppers. These chiles are about a 3-4 on a heat scale, and add a pleasant note of heat to any dish.

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