Drana Sweet Hungarian Paprika ASTA 500 g
Drana Sweet Hungarian Paprika ASTA 500 g
✨ Sweet Hungarian paprika for gentle heat and rich red colour
This sweet Hungarian paprika brings a mild, rounded pepper flavour and a vibrant red tone to everyday cooking. It’s a reliable choice when you want paprika’s aroma and colour without noticeable spiciness.
Use it to build flavour in soups, stews, sauces and meat rubs, or to finish dishes with a warm, red dusting. For the best aroma, stir it in briefly off the heat or add it toward the end of cooking to keep the colour bright.
✅ Key features
- Mild, sweet paprika profile that suits family-style cooking and balanced seasoning
- Adds strong red colour to sauces, soups and marinades without making them hot
- Great base spice for paprika-forward dishes (goulash-style stews, creamy paprika sauces, roasted meats)
- Easy way to season in layers: sauté with onions/garlic, then adjust with a final sprinkle before serving
- Pairs well with garlic, onion, tomato, caraway, cumin, bay leaf, and smoked paprika when you want extra depth
🍽️ How to use
- Stir into onion-and-garlic bases for stews and soups; add a splash of liquid right after to prevent scorching
- Mix with salt, pepper and a little oil for a quick rub on chicken, pork or roasted vegetables
- Whisk into sour cream or yoghurt for a simple paprika dip or sauce for potatoes and grilled meats
- Sprinkle over eggs, hummus, or buttered toast for colour and a gentle paprika aroma
- Blend into rice, lentils, or beans to give a warm hue and mellow pepper note
🧾 Ingredients
paprika
🧾 Allergens
MUSTARD, GLUTEN, CELERY
✨ Final touch
Did you know sweet paprika can turn bitter if it’s fried too hot, so many cooks add it off the heat or with a little liquid to protect its aroma and colour?

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Sweet Hungarian Paprika (ASTA): how to spot it, use it well, and get the most color and flavor
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