Red Pepper Flakes
Red Pepper Flakes is a dry seasoning used in small amounts for aroma and flavor. Add gradually, taste as you go, and refresh it when the smell turns dull.
Identity
Dry seasoning
Use small amounts and refresh stale jars.
Dry seasonings spread quickly through a dish. Add a little at a time, bloom in fat when the recipe calls for it, and replace the jar when the aroma turns flat.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Red Pepper Flakes reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Red Pepper Flakes -> More to Taste
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or more to taste
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe