Chilean Merquen Seasoning
$10.95
Hot & Spicy
Smoky
Net Weights: Jar 2.05oz, Refill Bag 2oz, Large Bag 4oz
Similar to traditional Merken from Chile. This merquen spice blends dry, smoked aji cacho de cabra (goat's horn red pepper) with sea salt and coriander. Its coarse texture is similar to crushed red pepper blends like Aleppo chiles and Urfa chiles. But don't let its simplicity fool you: this merquen spice mix definitely delivers on flavor. Apply merquen as a...Ingredients
dried and smoked aji cacho de cabra (goat's horn red pepper), salt, ground coriander
California Prop 65 Warning
Consuming this product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Find more information at www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
How to Use
Use Chilean merquen seasoning as your new go-to condiment to elevate any normal dish. Add merquen chile flakes to pizza, chili, or burgers. Use merquen rub on beef, chicken, duck, lamb, pork, tofu or seafood before cooking.
About this Spice
Chilean Merquen FAQ
What is merquen?
Merquen, or Merkén, is a Chilean seasoning and gets its main ingredient from Goat's Horn Chile, also known as aji cacho de cabra.
What can you do with merquen spice?
Merquen can be used as a substitute for crushed red peppers when you want a spicier, smokier flavor.
How do you use merquen seasoning?
Chilean Merquen, or Merkén, can be used as a dry rub on meat, to flavor sauces and soups, or as a sprinkle on nearly anything when you want to add spiciness and smokiness.
