A closer look at “Gurdeep Loyal’s Quick Turkish Lamb and Hot Pepper Paccheri with Garlicky Yoghurt”, exactly as the source publishes it. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 12, 2026 • 12:00 PM 1 views Food writer Gurdeep Loyal shares a speedy recipe for Turkish lamb and hot pepper paccheri, a dish built on biber salçası, the concentrated Turkish red pepper paste available in spicy (acı) and sweet (tatlı) varieties. The spicy version delivers deep umami heat that complements cumin-spiced lamb, while large paccheri pasta captures the rich filling in its cavernous shape.
Known as markana in Turkey, the dish is traditionally finished with garlicky yoghurt and a chilli butter drizzle featuring pul biber and sumac. Loyal’s approach makes this bold, aromatic meal accessible for weeknight cooking, with big flavours that punch above their effort. The recipe appears in his new book, Flavour Heroes: 15 Modern Pantry Ingredients to Amplify Your Cooking, published by Quadrille at £27. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.