paprika

pa·pri·ka | \ pə-ˈprē-kə

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Definition of paprika

: a usually mild red condiment consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers also : a sweet pepper used for making paprika

Examples of paprika in a Sentence

tomato sauce made with garlic, paprika, and pepper

Recent Examples on the Web Experiment with single ground chiles in place of the mixed chili powder; ground coriander along with the cumin; or smoked paprika for smoky depth and an extra rich red color. — cleveland, "Chili, the way you like it, is the easiest route to dinner," 1 July 2020 Try baking cod filets in the oven with a little olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper. — Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "Everything you need for the perfect taco night at home," 17 June 2020 Add 2 teaspoons paprika and ½ cup oil to pepper pulp and whisk to combine. — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, "Recipe: Poached Monkfish With Garlic Soup," 14 Apr. 2016 Skip the paprika and saffron and season with soy sauce or fish sauce. — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, "Repertoire: Paella Fried Rice," 19 May 2020 Eat the rest of the bay leaves in your pantry, and also the paprika. — Ethan Kuperberg, The New Yorker, "Quarantine Stew," 4 May 2020 Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally; Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder salt. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "5 Easter Brunch Recipes You Can Make In 30 Minutes Or Less," 10 Apr. 2020 When onions begin to turn brown, stir in paprika (or cayenne). — Tina Danze, Dallas News, "What to cook this week: 8 starter pantry cuisine recipes with easy variations," 6 Apr. 2020 Instead of artificial coloring, Kraft mac and cheese now gets its Day-Glo shade of yellow from a mix of paprika, turmeric, and annetto. — Rachel Sugar, Vox, "How we stopped counting calories and learned to love Spindrift," 29 July 2019

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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 14 Jul. 2020.

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