Whole Ñora Peppers 25 g — Mild and Fruity | Carmencita
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House : Carmencita — Novelda (Alicante) · since 1923
Origin
Carmencita, a Spanish house founded in 1923 in Novelda (Alicante) by Jesús Navarro Jover and Carmen Valero, carries on the art of selecting and artisanally drying Spanish peppers. The first Spanish company to pack spices in glass jars, the house works to preserve the authenticity and quality of this essential spice of Iberian gastronomy.
Features
- Variety: Ñora pepper, a small round sun-dried pepper
- Format: 25 g bag
- Origin: Spain
- 100 % natural, gluten-free, no additives
- Storage: away from light and moisture, 18 months minimum
- Producer: Carmencita, Spanish house founded in 1923 in Novelda (Alicante)
Tasting notes
The Ñora offers a unique flavour profile: mild and barely spicy, it charms with its subtle fruity notes and its intense, enveloping aroma. Its tender flesh reveals slightly sweet and umami touches that make it a noble ingredient, far from aggressive peppers. Dry but re-hydratable texture.
How to use it
- Paella and risottos: rehydrate for 5 minutes in boiling water, crush or finely chop to add directly at the start of cooking – the authentic way.
- Sauces and stews: add whole or ground to tomato sauces, meat or stock to deepen the aromatic profile.
- Broths and consommés: infuse the whole pepper for 10–15 minutes to flavour discreetly without overpowering.
- Homemade powder: dry completely then grind to obtain a versatile spice to sprinkle over eggs, cheeses or roasted vegetables.
Why we chose it
Carmencita's Ñora embodies the essence of traditional Spanish cooking without compromise. Its lack of aggressive heat and its aromatic complexity make it an indispensable ingredient for anyone wishing to cook authentic Spain. An economical and practical format, ideal for trying out or regularly adding to your spice collection.
Carmencita
The saffron of Novelda, since 1923.
Carmencita was born in Novelda (Alicante) in 1923, founded by Jesús Navarro Jover and his wife Carmen Valero. In early-20th-century Novelda, spices were traded — above all saffron, which arrived from La Mancha to be exported to Asia and Africa.
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