Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Paprika

Paprika is made from ground up sweet bell pepper pods and can vary from having an orangey-red to a deep red color. It is the spice most associated with Hungarian food and is widely used as a garnish or seasoning for dishes from around the world.

Using paprika intensifies the spice of a dish, and different kinds of paprika deliver different levels of heat. Paprika can be anywhere from mild to extremely hot; it can also be smoked or sweet. Because of its variety, it is the perfect ingredient to add to your rice, stews, or soups!

Paprika is made almost all around the world, but major cultivators include Spain, California, Hungary, and several areas in South America, but it’s widely available in many of its guises.

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