Other uses for paprika besides cooking

Ah yes, paprika—a very controversial spice in the Delish test kitchen. Our Food Editor Makinze Gore likens it to "red flour" and is not a fan of how dirt-like and tasteless it can be.

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I, too, agreed with her...at least until I tasted some smoked paprika I bought during a trip to Spain. It was so much fresher than any other bottle of paprika I'd bought, and I could actually taste all the notes of paprika: peppery, sweet, refreshingly brisk and astringent, with a strong smokiness that made vegetarian dishes taste like I'd added cured sausages to them.

In an attempt to explore this delicious red spice, I wanted to tap into the knowledge of an expert who has a much deeper understanding of spices than I do.

Enter: Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, world traveler, and professional spice man. For answers to all the questions you've ever had about paprika, watch the video above to drop in on our conversation exploring the definition, origins, and taste profiles of different kinds of paprikas.

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