Marash pepper flakes

Marash pepper flakes, from Turkey, are deep red in color and irregular in shape. They give a distinctive earthy flavor with a touch of heat. They can often be found online from specialty retailers and sometimes in specialty food stores. If you can’t find them, equally interesting and slightly different Aleppo or Urfa pepper flakes are good substitutes. If all else fails, substitute an equal amount of standard red pepper flakes, available in most American grocery stores.