Spanish Paprika

Repeat after me. “Spanish food is not spicy!” As a rule, Spaniards hate hot food (except for padron peppers). But they love spice and fragrance. Cinnamon, lemon rind, bay leaves and Pimenton or Spanish Paprika - this is powdered dried red peppers that are like aromatic capsicums. The red powder, which is also called Spanish paprika, yields a delicious back note to Spanish dishes like stewed vegetables, sausages and, even eggs fried in olive oil and served with chips. Sprinkle Spanish Paprika over baked potatoes, or even add it to tomato sauce and honey to make a marinade for chicken drumsticks. It just makes everything taste that little bit better.

Pimenton or Spanish Paprika – Made from dried ground peppers and an essential ingredient in the modern kitchen and those who are cooking Spanish dishes. Plus the tins are really pretty! We stock quite a range of authentic Spanish paprika in-store including smoked, sweet and hot.