Paprika

There are two main areas in Spain where ‘pimentón’, paprika, is produced – Extramadura and Murcia. We use a brand of Spanish paprika called ‘La Chinata’ which has a smoky aroma and flavour. It can come sweet (‘dulce’) or hot (‘picante’). Before being ground the peppers are dried over oak fires to impart a distinctive smoky quality. Not all paprikas are smoked. (See Spanish Suppliers and supermarkets)