Öncü Tomato & Pepper Mixed Paste (Domates & Biber Karışık Salça) combines tomato paste and red pepper paste in a single jar. The label marks it as mildly hot ("az acılı"), so it suits households that like the depth of pepper paste without strong heat. It comes in a 370 g glass jar.
In a Turkish kitchen this kind of mixed paste is a pantry workhorse. Soften onions in a little butter or olive oil, stir in a spoonful of the paste and fry it briefly before adding meat, chickpeas or green beans, and it will colour and flavour the whole pot. It is also the classic start for menemen, red lentil soup, bulgur and rice pilaf, köfte sauces, stuffed vegetables and slow-cooked casseroles, and it can be thinned with water into a quick sauce for pasta or fried eggs.
Keep the unopened jar in a cool, dry cupboard. A badge on the jar asks you to refrigerate it once opened; use a clean spoon each time and pour a thin film of oil over the surface to help it keep its colour. Always check the ingredient list and allergen information on the label of the jar you receive.