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

1. a mild seasoning made from a variety of pimiento grown in Spain