**NOTE:  Aleppo Pepper, aka pul biber, is a common Middle Eastern condiment and flavor enhancer.  Some describe this chile variety as having a slow-building heat with hints of cumin and a bit of fruitiness.  Aleppo Pepper is available in the United States, so you just may find it at your local spice shop or food co-op.  However, if you cannot find it you may make a comparable substitute by mixing paprika with cayenne pepper in a  4:1 ratio.  To make an amount you can work with for this recipe, mix 1 tsp of paprika with ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper.  This amount will be sufficient for the 1/2 tsp quantity called for in the recipe with a little extra to add if you want additional flavor and/or heat.

Recipe borrowed from Yasmin Kahn’s beautiful book, Ripe Figs:  Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

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