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Chilean Merquen Seasoning

Chilean Merquen Seasoning

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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 dry rub seasoning to beef, chicken, lamb, pork, tofu, or seafood prior to grilling or smoking.

    Flavor Profile

    Merquen is smoky and salty in flavor, with earthy, bittersweet and citrusy notes.

    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 Blend

    Merquen (Merken) spice mix was created by the indigenous people of the Mapuche Tribe. Now their flavorful Chilean spice creation is sought after around the globe.

    More Information

    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 a hint of spiciness and smokiness.

    Additional uses:

    • As a dry rub on beef, chicken, duck, lamb, pork, tofu or seafood before grilling or smoking. Sprinkle on carrots, lentils, potatoes and other sauteed or roasted vegetables.
    • To flavor purees, sauces, soups and stews. For seasoning savory pies including hand pies and empanadas.
    • Make traditional Chilean dishes like Pebre y Chancho en Piedra (Chilean salsa), Chacarero Chilean Steak Sandwich and Charquican.
    • Add a hint of spiciness to fresh ceviche, chimichurri, guacamole and salsas. A flavorful topping to poke and protein bowls.
    • Sprinkle on snacks, like olives, peanuts and popcorn to change the ordinary to extraordinary.
    • Add to olive oil for bread dipping or sprinkle onto croutons before baking.
    • Fold into cream cheese or other soft cheeses to create tasty spreads. Add a tablespoon or two into a cup of mayo with a splash of lime juice for an easy, flavorful dip.
    • To add robust, smoky flavor to Bloody Mary cocktails.

    Dietary Information

    MSG-Free

    Nut-Free

    Dairy-Free

    Onion-Free

    Garlic-Free

    Corn-Free

    Sweetener-Free

    Sugar-Free

    Sesame-Free

    Vegetarian

    Vegan

    Ingredients

    dried and smoked aji cacho de cabra (goat's horn red pepper), salt, ground coriander