Pimentón de Murcia

Pimentón de Murcia is the paprika produced in the autonomous community of Murcia, on the Southeastern coast of Spain. It is one of the most characteristic spices in the Spanish cuisine, and is used in a wide variety of dishes, from chorizo sausage and lomo to octopus and even fried eggs.

It is made exclusively using the prized Ñora peppers, which are hand-picked, sun-dried and milled into this fragrant, spicy, bright red powder. There are three types of Pimentón de Murcia; dulce, agridulce and picante, or sweet, medium and hot, respectively.

Its sweet flavor pairs exceptionally well with light meats such as chicken or seafood, so it comes as no surprise it is one of the key ingredients of the Spanish Paella.