Paprika Ground Smoked 100g

Smoked paprika is a spice made by smoking red peppers over an oak fire before they are dried and ground into a powder, which gives it a distinct smoky flavor. It comes in varieties that can be sweet, bittersweet, or hot, and it is a staple in Spanish cuisine, known as pimentón. Smoked paprika adds a deep, smoky, and sometimes spicy flavor to dishes, differentiating it from regular paprika, which is simply dried and ground. A strong, smoky flavor that can range from mild and sweet to hot and spicy, depending on the type of pepper used and whether it's a sweet (dulce), bittersweet (agridulce), or hot (picante) variety. Smoked paprika, or pimentón, originates from Spain, where its production is regulated to maintain traditional quality. It has a brilliant, deep red color. Ripe red peppers from the Capsicum annuum family are selected.
Smoking: These peppers are slowly smoked over a low fire of oak branches, which imparts a characteristic smoky flavor. The peppers are then dried to about 90% moisture. Finally, the dried, smoked peppers are ground into a fine powder. Smoked paprika is a versatile spice used to add a smoky depth to a wide range of savory dishes, including:
Soups, stews, and sauces, rice and shellfish dishes, vegetable and cheese casseroles. As a finishing garnish for eggs, fish, and poultry