Description

Dried capsicum looks similar to dried chilli, but while dried chilli is incredibly spicy, dried capsicum has a mild flavour. It is made from large red capsicum (bell pepper).

Where to buy

• You should be able to find dried red capsicum granules or flakes online.
• Make sure you don’t buy dried red chilli by mistake!
• If you have a dehydrator, you could also consider drying your own bell peppers and crushing them into flakes.

Using this ingredient in camping meals

• You can use dried capsicum (bell pepper) in any recipe that calls for fresh raw capsicum. One small fresh capsicum is the equivalent of 1/3 cup of dried capsicum flakes.
• To rehydrate, mix 2.5 parts water with one part dried capsicum granules. Leave it to stand until soft, about 20 minutes.
• If you are using the dried capsicum in a sauce, you can add the capsicum flakes with some water while the sauce is cooking. Again, allow 20 minutes for the bell pepper flakes to soften in the sauce.