what is smoked paprika?

lisa26_2

Hi, just wondered if anyone has any recipes using smoked paprika that they'd like to share? It's our new favourite spice having never used it until recently but I've only used it in chilli and a lovely lamb dish called cochifrito and could do with some others to try. I can share the cochifrito recipe if anyone wants to try it but it won't be 'till later as the recipes at home.

Thanks,
Lisa x

kate_pixie

Hey there. I have no receipes as such, but my dad is also a paprika nut and he puts it in most everything he cooks. My personal favourite is a pinch in cottage/shepherd's pie. Mmmm!

Why not just experiment and see what you like?

Penelope_Penguin

lisa26 wrote: »

Hi, just wondered if anyone has any recipes using smoked paprika that they'd like to share?

I like it on baked beans.

Lots more ideas for you in this thread I'll merge this later.

Tish_P

I love smoked paprika in risottos - it's particularly good with bacon, mushrooms, peppers or tomato.

m_curiousity

I use it in a recipe called Caldo Verde...its basically a (Portugese?) soup with Chorizo, cabbage, potatoes, stock and lots of paprika, its delicious and great for cold weather!!

Swan_2

I love smoked paprika, but don't have any new ideas to add

I'd very much like to see your recipe, it sounds lovely

LandyAndy

Sprinkle it on macaroni cheese before you bake it.

lisa26_2

kate_pixie wrote: »

Hey there. I have no receipes as such, but my dad is also a paprika nut and he puts it in most everything he cooks. My personal favourite is a pinch in cottage/shepherd's pie. Mmmm!

Why not just experiment and see what you like?

SOunds good! I was thinking of trying making up the cochifrito recipe but with minced lamb instead of pieces then using it to make a shepherd's pie.

lisa26_2

Thanks for all the replies, some good ideas there. I'll pop and have a look at the other thread now and will try to remember to post the recipe later.....feel free to PM me a reminder if I forget.....brain like a sieve!!!

roosterpotatoes

Just found this while looking how to cook potato wedges

Put the wedges in cold salted water and bring to the boil. Turn heat off and leave for 3 mins. Stand them on kitchen paper until cool - the surface will be tacky, ready to soak up flavour.

Place them in a large ziplock bag with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 1 tsp salt, pinch garlic salt and pepper and 2 tbsp olive oil and massage them.

Cook in oven at 200, GM6, for 40 to 45 mins.

Save the bag and remnants in the fridge for next time, just add more ingredients