Flavors Paprika varies in flavor based on the types of peppers that are dried and pulverized, and it ranges from mild to spicy and from a little sweet to 100% savory.
Different Kinds Of Paprika
Basic Paprika Hungarian Paprika Spanish Paprika
Different Uses And Application
Flavors That Go With Paprika
Here are some spices and seasonings that make a great tasting dish when combined with paprika:
Rosemary – a slightly minty, sage-like, peppery, and balsamic taste with a bitter woody aftertaste.Black Peper – gives a sharp, pungent aroma and flavor.Cumin – is rich and hearty, earthy and warm, with an edge of citrus.Oregano – has a bold flavor providing wonderful heat to a wide variety of food.Cinnamon – works well with desserts because of its sweet and woody fragrance.Sazon Seasoning – is a savory tasting seasoning with ingredients such as cumin, coriander, annatto, and oregano. Blackened Seasoning – is a mildly hot natural additive comprising paprika, oregano, parsley, cayenne pepper, and other spices.Poultry Seasoning – an easy homemade herb-based spice blend that can make your regular chicken or turkey into exceptional meals.Taco Seasoning – a mix of big-bold warm flavors made from pantry staple ingredients.Jamaican Jerk Seasoning – is a blend of sweet tropical spices and one or two savory herbs coupled with a pleasing, peppery heat.
Recipes
Here are some of my best recipes; try making them using paprika:
American Goulash very hearty and comforting pasta dish which is also a flavorful one-pot meal with elbow macaroni in a rich beefy tomato sauce. Chicken Paprikash is a stew consisting of chicken, Hungarian paprika, chicken broth, sour cream, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and yellow onions.Jambalaya a classic dish of Creole shrimp and sausage, made by cooking together ingredients such as rice, chicken stock, green onions, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, paprika, and seasonings.Cajun Chicken Pasta is a spicy, cajun-flavored chicken tossed in a creamy melt-in-your-mouth alfredo sauce with pasta.Deviled Eggs is a classic appetizer of hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar that is topped with a sprinkle of basic paprika.
Where To Buy Paprika?
Regular paprika is available in the spice aisle of any supermarket and grocery store.
Substitutes
Storage
Store it in a cool, dark place in an airtight container. To extend the shelf life of paprika as much as possible, store the spice in a container that blocks out light, like a metal tin.