Mix Up the Peppers

Xingtai Hongri brought a number of core products, showing the new power of Chinese spices.

In addition to producing dried chilli padi, some manufacturers also create a variety of chilli-based products, such as chilli paste, chilli oil, and chilli flakes. These products are perfect for adding an extra kick of heat to any dish and can be used in marinades, sauces, and dressings.

Hot paprika is something you're more likely to come across in an authentic Eastern European, Portuguese, or Spanish recipe. And like all peppers, what constitutes hot is subjective and can also vary from one type of paprika to another. 

There are several dried chilli padi manufacturers that specialize in producing high-quality dried chillies for both commercial and home use. These manufacturers carefully select the best chillies, dry them to perfection, and package them for sale to customers around the world.

To create the same flavor as smoked paprika using the suggestions above will be your best bet. But if you want to add some heat that can be found in hot smoked paprika, use any of the substitutes above paired with hot red pepper flakes.

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There are several dried chilli padi manufacturers that specialize in producing high-quality dried chillies for both commercial and home use. These manufacturers carefully select the best chillies, dry them to perfection, and package them for sale to customers around the world.

Of course, you could always leave the hot sauce to the experts. At Hongrispice, each bottle purchased directly supports the community gardens and urban farms who grow peppers to make these hot sauces. So you not only get a great flavor, but also the satisfying feeling of supporting small farmers right in your very city. So why don’t you pick up a variety pack and compare what our very own Culinary of Institute of America Chef King Phojanakong has whipped up with what you can create in the kitchen?

If you are using a recipe that calls for powdered chili peppers of this kind, you can usually use cayenne pepper substitute without significantly changing the taste of the dish.

In terms of nutritional value, both paprika and bell peppers are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, but bell peppers have a higher water content and are lower in calories.

While it's a good paprika substitute when you want mild spiciness and heat when using a 1:1 substitution ratio, you can increase the amount added for more heat. Specifically, you can double the amount of what's listed in your recipe for hot paprika.

These little seeds come in all sorts of colorful boxes, from the sweet bell pepper to the mighty hot Carolina Reaper. Many capsicums contain capsaicin, which is the substance responsible for the kick spicy food enthusiasts love and crave.