Smoked paprika is traditionally used in paella, and highly flavoured dishes. Embodying the underlying flavours of the peppers from which it is ground from and an extra level of heat, smoked paprika is a great spice to use when attempting to create a multi-layered depth of flavour in your dish.
What is smoked paprika and how do I use it?
In Spain farmers harvest and dry the sweet red chillies slowly over wood fires, creating a wonderful crop of smoked paprika (or pimentón as it is locally known).