
You get the idea, get creative and have fun! Mix a little bit into your favorite hummus, or spread it thinly on toasted bread topped with melted cheese or whatever you’d like. Add a scant spoonful to soups or marinades to change the flavor profile, thin it out with extra virgin olive oil and consider using it as a finishing drizzle over roasted chicken, or your favorite sides and salads. One of my favorite recipes, Spicy Movie Night Beans and Greens, calls for a tablespoon of Bomba for a serious punch of flavor.
Calabrian chili paste how to#
How to Use Bomba di CalabriaĪ little Bomba goes a long way, so less is more! Try a light spoonful over (or under) your morning eggs, stir a little into your favorite pasta dishes, or use it in your favorite chili recipes.

It’s versatile too – by simply by adding seasonal veggies like artichokes, eggplant, and/or fennel, this hot pepper paste will carry you through the seasons. Today I’m sharing an easy and basic version of this hot pepper paste, the one I make most often. This powerful paste will become your secret weapon when you want to take your favorite dishes to the next level.īomba refers to any sauce or spread made with Calabrian chiles.

Dried chiles are reconstituted then crushed with fresh garlic, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic.

From my morning eggs to my late night savory indulgences, if I can add a bit of fire to my palate, I will.Īmong my favorite go-to ingredients for a punch of flavor is Bomba di Calabria, a hot pepper paste made with Calabrian chiles. I have a preference for dishes with a serious kick of heat.
