Isot is a pepper flake native to the Şanlıurfa region. It is sun-dried and sweated until it turns dark burgundy. It has a smoky, mildly spicy aroma and is used in çiğ köfte (Turkish spiced bulgur patties), kebabs, and breakfast foods.
Where It’s Used
“Add isot pepper to the çiğ köfte (Turkish spiced bulgur) mixture a little at a time while kneading, tasting as you go.”