Sometimes life sends us little things that remind us how interesting and hilarious it may be to know how to cook. My mother-in-law told me an amusing anecdote about a buddy who didn’t know what paprika was made of. She couldn’t stop laughing at the news. Now it’s our time to solve the secret of this spice that everyone loves.
What is paprika, really?
Paprika is more than just a bright red powder that you can sprinkle on baked potatoes or deviled eggs. Here’s the news:
Dried bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) and chili peppers are what make paprika. They pick the peppers, dry them, and then turn them into a fine powder.
Paprika can be sweet and light or smokey and spicy, depending on where it comes from and how it is produced. Hungarian and Spanish paprika are two of the most popular types.
It improves the taste and appearance of dishes like goulash, paella, and casseroles. It also makes soups, salads, and meats that have been roasted taste better.
Some people might be shocked to hear that paprika comes from peppers.
What made my mother-in-law think this was so funny?
Think about how you would feel if you told a buddy that the bright red spice they’ve been using for years was formerly a pepper, like the kind you cut up for stir-fries or stuff with cheese. A lot of people think that spices and fresh fruits and vegetables are not the same. Both women thought it was funny when her friend found out that she had been using dry peppers by mistake.
“She looked at me like I was pulling her leg,” my mother-in-law stated. We spent the remainder of the afternoon discussing about things that people might not know, such where cinnamon comes from or how vanilla pods function.
Funny Facts About Paprika
Not just red dust: Some high-quality paprikas still retain pieces of pepper skin on them after they have been crushed.
Secrets of Smoking: The scent of smoked paprika is different since it comes from drying peppers over wood flames and then crushing them.
A lot of good things for your health: Paprika is excellent for you since it has a lot of antioxidants, vitamin C, and capsaicin, and it tastes delicious too.
