Ingredients and Directions

Used as a seasoning and garnish for a plethora of savory

dishes, paprika is a powder made by grinding aromatic

sweet red pepper pods. The pods are quite tough, so

several grindings are necessary to produce the proper

texture. The flavor of paprika can range from mild to

pungent and hot, the color from bright orange−red to

deep blood−red. Most commercial paprika comes from

Spain, South America, California and Hungary, with the

Hungarian variety considered by many to be superior.

Indeed, Hungarian cuisine has long used paprika as a

mainstay flavoring rather than simply as a garnish. All

supermarkets carry mild paprikas, while ethnic markets

must be searched out for the more pungent varieties. As

with all herbs and spices, paprika should be stored in a

cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

Source: freecookingrecipes.net