Badia Organic Paprika Spice, 2 oz

Organic ground paprika milled from sweet red peppers — the spice that gives Spanish cooking its signature warm red color and gentle, fruity depth. Mild rather than fiery, it carries the kind of sun-dried sweetness that defines the pantries of Andalusia and the wider Mediterranean.

Common Uses

Dusted over deviled eggs and patatas bravas, rubbed into chicken before roasting, stirred into romesco and aioli, sprinkled across hummus with a slick of olive oil, folded into paella alongside saffron, and used to color chorizo and Hungarian-style braises like chicken paprikash.

Cuisine Context

In Spain, paprika (pimentón) is non-negotiable — it goes into sofrito, sausages, and seafood stews. Across the Mediterranean and into Eastern European kitchens, it's the workhorse pigment and flavor that makes a dish look as rich as it tastes. Cooks reach for it whenever a red, savory backbone is needed without heat.

Pro Tip

Bloom paprika in warm oil for 10 seconds off the heat before adding aromatics — it unlocks the color and prevents the bitterness that comes from scorching it over high flame.

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