Paprika is a rich, aromatic spice with a naturally sweet and smoky depth that enhances any recipe. The best part? You can easily make it at home using just one ingredient—sweet peppers! Whether you’re cooking beef, chicken, fish, or pasta, paprika adds a deliciously bold touch. Beyond flavor, it also brings a warm, inviting aroma and a beautiful pop of color to your dishes.
EQUIPMENT
- Knife
- Grill mesh mat
- Blender or spice grinder
- Glass jar
- Oven
Ingredients: (Adjust as needed)
7 large sweet peppers
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Peppers: Rinse the sweet peppers thoroughly. Using a knife, remove the stalks and slice the peppers as thinly as possible.
- Set Up for Drying: Place a grill mesh mat on an oven rack and arrange the sliced peppers evenly on top.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 85°C (185°F) and let it warm up for 15 minutes.
- Dehydrate: Place the peppers in the oven and dry them for 3 to 8 hours, checking occasionally until they are completely dehydrated.
- Grind into Powder: Once the peppers have cooled to room temperature, blend them into a fine powder using a blender or spice grinder.
- Store: Transfer your homemade paprika to an airtight glass jar and enjoy adding fresh, natural flavor to your dishes!
