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General Description Paprika is a spice which comes from a mild red pepper in the family Capsicum annum. It is a brilliant red powder and often used as a garnish. |
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| Geographical Sources |
The peppers used in the United States, South America and Spain. |
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| Traditional Ethnic Uses |
Paprika is the main flavor in Hungarian cooking, including dishes such as Goulash and Chicken Paprikash. In the United States, it is often used as a garnish on stuffed eggs, fish, and cheese and vegetable casseroles. Spanish Paprika flavors shellfish, rice, and sausage dishes. In Morocco, Paprika is used in tomato dishes and salads. | |||||||||
| Taste and Aroma Description |
Paprika ranges from sweet and mild to hot. American Paprika is the blandest, while Hungarian Paprika has the greatest range of flavor. |
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| History/Region of Origin | Paprika, as a member of the capsicum family, is indigenous to the Western Hemisphere. The pepper is grown widely and takes on a slightly different flavor depending on local soil and climatic conditions. |
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| Storage Tips |
Refrigerate.
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| A Few Ideas to Get You Started |
Paprika is useful as a simple garnish for almost any savory dish.
Combine it with butter, margarine, or oil for a quick baste for fish or poultry. This is especially good on roast turkey.
Paprika can be mixed with bread crumbs before sprinkling them over casseroles or vegetables. |
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