WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

There’s sweetness from the guajillos, richness from the pasillas and fruitiness from the anchos. As all three varieties are dried, each adds a smoky warmth to the blend.

TIPS, TRICKS & HACKS

• Add a couple of teaspoons to pep up tomato sauce for pasta or patatas bravas.
• Use 2 tbsp to marinate a joint of pork shoulder before cooking low and slow for pulled pork.
• Add a tablespoon to bring a smoky dimension to your chilli con carne.
• Simmer in warming stews and tagines.
• Use it in a stir fry with soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine – serve with noodles.
• Stir into tomato chutney for a spicy accompaniment to cheese and crackers.
• Mix in a dish with a squeeze of tomato ketchup for a spicy dipping sauce for chicken wings.

EASY MEAL IDEA

Simple smoky shakshuka

The spicy warmth of Smoky 3 Chilli Paste works brilliantly in this North African dish, which makes a great weekend brunch. For a meaty version, add sliced chorizo to the pan with the veg. 

1. Add a little oil to a pan and gently fry slices of 1 onion and 2 peppers. When softened add 1 tsp Smoky 3 Chilli Paste and fry for 1 minute.
   
   
2. Add 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until warmed through. Simmer for 10 minutes.
   
   
3. For 2 people, make 2 spaces in the pan and crack an egg into each. Cover with a lid and simmer until the eggs are cooked.