February 02, 2009
I made a big batch of Bruce's favorite gravy on Sunday: paprika gravy. It's a Hungarian sauce made with sour cream, onions, tomatoes, chiles, garlic, and of course ...
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Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of ''Capsicum annuum'' (e.g., bell peppers or chili peppers). In many European countries, the word ''paprika'' also refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from sweet (mild, not hot) to spicy (hot). Flavors also vary from country to country.
Paprika is a sweet variety of Capsicum annuum that is most often used as a flavoring for meat, stews, soups and casseroles in Hungarian, Spanish, American and Moroccan cooking.
Paprika ranges from sweet and mild to hot depending on where it is grown. Hungarian paprika is considered to have the greatest range of flavor.
Paprika is more readily available in powdered form.