Choose paprika type (Hungarian vs Spanish) based on smoky vs spicy flavor, and use it to add color
Pick Hungarian paprika for smokier notes or Spanish paprika for more heat, and use paprika to add mild color and pepper flavor to dishes.
Paprika is a powdered pepper with different styles. The video distinguishes Hungarian as smokier and Spanish as spicier, and notes paprika can add some color to a dish.
The short version
- Hungarian paprika: smokier
- Spanish paprika: spicier
- Adds a bit of color
Why it works
Different paprika styles come from different peppers/processes, changing smoke and heat levels; paprika’s pigments also tint foods.
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