Turkish farmers dry chili peppers under sun
Updated 10:31, 06-Aug-2018
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Drone photos captured palettes of fiery redness among the green paddy fields in Turkey, as local workers started sun-drying and processing red peppers and tomatoes. /VCG Photo

Drone photos captured palettes of fiery redness among the green paddy fields in Turkey, as local workers started sun-drying and processing red peppers and tomatoes. /VCG Photo

On Thursday, farmers in Turkey’s southeastern city of Sanliurfa spread baskets of red chili peppers on the ground to dry under the sun and make isot pepper, an important condiment in Turkish cuisine. /VCG Photo

On Thursday, farmers in Turkey’s southeastern city of Sanliurfa spread baskets of red chili peppers on the ground to dry under the sun and make isot pepper, an important condiment in Turkish cuisine. /VCG Photo

After the sun-drying process, the red peppers go through a machine process that turns it into isot chili flakes, which is known for its tangy flavor. /VCG Photo

After the sun-drying process, the red peppers go through a machine process that turns it into isot chili flakes, which is known for its tangy flavor. /VCG Photo

Besides chili peppers, local workers also mash tomatoes to create sun-dried tomato paste. /VCG Photo

Besides chili peppers, local workers also mash tomatoes to create sun-dried tomato paste. /VCG Photo