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Paprika

Capsicum annuum Allergen-Free
paprika

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Hungarian, Spanish, Mediterranean, Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Dried Peppers (Capsicum annuum)

¿Qué es Paprika?

A ground spice made from dried red peppers, ranging from sweet and mild to hot and smoky, valued for color and flavor.

"A spice that paints with flavor, adding not just taste but a beautiful hue to dishes, from goulash to deviled eggs."

¿A qué sabe Paprika?

Sweet, earthy, smoky, sometimes mildly spicy

Taste
Sweet (mild), Pungent (hot), Smoky (smoked), Earthy, Slightly Bitter
Texture
Fine Powder
Aroma
Earthy, Sweet, Smoky, Pungent (depending on type)
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Color Contribution

Adds vibrant red to dishes

Shelf Life

6 months for peak flavor

Varieties

Sweet, Smoked, Hot (Pimentón)

Información Nutricional

Per 1 tsp (2.3g)
Calories289 kcal
Total Fat12.9 g
Saturated Fat2.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein14.1 g
Total Carbohydrate56 g
Dietary Fiber35 g
Total Sugars10.4 g
Calcium229 mg
Iron21.1 mg
Potassium2280 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Bloom paprika in a little hot oil or fat at the start of cooking to intensify its color and flavor, but be careful not to burn it.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Paprika

El mejor sustituto para Paprika es Chili Powder (mild), usado en una proporción de 1:1 (adjust for heat). Good for color and a similar earthy, savory flavor, but may add more heat.

Sustitutos para Paprika con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Chili Powder (mild) Mejor 1:1 (adjust for heat) Good for color and a similar earthy, savory flavor, but may add more heat.
Smoked Paprika (for sweet paprika) 1:1 Adds distinct smoky flavor, good for depth, but not if smoke is undesired.
Ancho Chili Powder 1:1 Milder chili powder with a fruity, smoky flavor, darker color.
Turmeric (for color only) 1:1/2 Provides yellow color, but a distinct earthy/bitter flavor not suitable for all dishes.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Paprika

  1. Specify type (sweet, hot, smoked).
  2. Buy from a store with high turnover for freshness.
  3. Store away from light.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Paprika?

  • Goulash
  • paella
  • deviled eggs
  • roasted chicken
  • potatoes
  • stews
  • rubs.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Paprika?

Sweet, earthy, smoky, sometimes mildly spicy Earthy, Sweet, Smoky, Pungent (depending on type)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Paprika?

El mejor sustituto es Chili Powder (mild) (1:1 (adjust for heat)). Good for color and a similar earthy, savory flavor, but may add more heat.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Paprika?

Specify type (sweet, hot, smoked). Buy from a store with high turnover for freshness. Store away from light.

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