While most Americans reach for paprika to garnish deviled eggs, hash
browns or potato salads, the spice is used in many world cuisines on a
much more frequent basis. The spice is used to lend color and flavor to
a variety of soups, stews, rice and bean dishes and braised foods that
are traditional to Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey, Portugal,
Romania and, of course, Hungary.
Although paprika works wonders as a garnish and seasoning, its
flavor truly comes alive when heated gently in oil.