Once ripe, these hot and sweet Almopian peppers are washed, hand-sorted, placed on birch wood, and left to slow-dry for 10 days. During this period, the farmers work in shifts guarding the fire day and night, making sure it never goes out. These richly colored and aromatic peppers are then destemmed and crushed manually, giving life to the spice collectively known as 'Boukovo'. Peppers play a predominant role in the culinary history of Northern Greece. Our suppliers are among the few who continue to cultivate this crop using traditional methods of agriculture. Addictively pleasant, smoky, sweet, mellow, and with a lasting flavor, these chili flakes form an ideal backbone for stews, soups, and sauces. We typically pair them with pulses or sprinkled over baked feta cheese. They make the perfect companion for avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, and are equally satisfying on a soft-boiled egg.