paprika Definition
pa·prika (pə prē′kə; chiefly Brit pap′ri kə)
noun
a mild or hot, red, powdered condiment ground from certain capsicums, grown esp. in central Europe and the American tropics
Etymology: Hung < Serb pàprìka < pàpar, pepper < Gr peperi, pepper
paprika Usage Examples
Converse of object
- smoke: These are roasted with cumin and fennel seeds, sweet smoked paprika and sea salt.
- add: Remove from fire, add 1t paprika, 1/2 c hot water.
- use: I wouldn't use paprika if using chili and garam masala.
- bring: I bring back the best paprika outside Hungary and flower petal tea.
Adjective modifier
- sweet: As much sweet paprika as I dare, then, on second thoughts, as much again and a little more.
- Hungarian: Hungarian paprika is great for not only adding vibrant color, but rich pleasing flavor to traditional dishes like Hungarian Goulash.
- good: For example, the best paprika comes from Hungary, so that's where the paprika Caroline's Rub supplies comes from.
- red: Sprinkle with red paprika and add the potatoes, vegetable seasoning, bay leaf and the salt and pepper.
- little: Dribble olive oil over the top with a little paprika for color.
- rounded: Stir in 1 rounded tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp plain flour.
Modifies a noun
- sauce: My mother chose pan-fried bass with sun dried tomato polenta and a smoked paprika sauce from the specials board.
- balkanicus: Paprika Balkanicus have already performed at some of London's most eminent clubs, most notably twice at the world famous MOMO's.
- meal: Four diets were formulated to contain paprika meal, olive leaves, lucerne hay or soya-bean hulls as the sole source of fiber.
Noun used with modifier
tbsp: Stir in 1 rounded tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp plain flour.
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