Közlenmiş kırmızı biber, roasted red pepper, is a Turkish pantry favourite that saves you the work of roasting and peeling peppers at home. This Melis jar holds whole roasted red peppers in a light brine with a little garlic. The ingredient list reads roasted red peppers (59%), water, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic and garlic extract, and the jar says "no preservatives". It weighs 680 g and is produced in İzmir.
The peppers are tender, sweet and gently smoky, with a touch of acidity from the brine. Drain them and serve them as a meze with olive oil, garlic and parsley, chop them into salads, pasta, rice and couscous dishes, or lay them over pide, pizza and sandwiches. They blend well into dips such as muhammara-style spreads, hummus or yoghurt sauces, and they pair nicely with cheese, grilled chicken and grilled aubergine. Use the sweet pickling liquid in soups or dressings if you like.
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. After opening, refrigerate it with the peppers covered by the liquid and use them within the time shown on the label.