spanish paprika
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Definition
Noun: A mild, red seasoning powder made from a specific variety of pimiento pepper cultivated in Spain. It is used to add flavor and color to dishes.
Usage
"Spanish paprika" is used as a non-count noun to refer to the seasoning itself. It is typically measured in teaspoons, tablespoons, or pinches when cooking. * Add a teaspoon of Spanish paprika to the stew for authentic flavor. * This recipe calls for Spanish paprika, not the hot Hungarian variety.
Examples
- The chef imported Spanish paprika for his signature paella.
- For a smoky taste, you can use smoked Spanish paprika instead of the sweet kind.
- The distinct, sweet aroma of Spanish paprika filled the kitchen.
Advanced Usage
- As a distinguishing term: Used to specify the origin and typical mild, sweet character of the paprika, differentiating it from other types (e.g., Hungarian paprika, which can be hot or sweet).
- While both are paprika, Spanish paprika is generally milder than its Hungarian counterpart.
Variants and Related Words
- Paprika (n): The general term for a powdered seasoning made from dried, ground capsicum peppers.
- Pimentón (n): The Spanish word for paprika, often used interchangeably with "Spanish paprika" in English culinary contexts.
- Smoked Spanish Paprika (Pimentón de la Vera): A specific variant where the peppers are dried over oak smoke, imparting a distinctive smoky flavor.
Synonyms
- Pimentón (when used in an English context to mean Spanish paprika).
- Sweet Paprika (though this is a description of flavor, not necessarily origin; Spanish paprika is typically sweet/mild).
Notes on Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific culinary meaning. It does not commonly appear in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- a mild seasoning made from a variety of pimiento grown in Spain