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If you want to add a nice spicy kick without all the overpowering heat, chili powder is a suitable sweet paprika substitute. Despite that, you can’t use chili powder in a 1:1 substitution because of its noticeable savory flavor that comes from a mix of other spices such as onion powder, cumin, garlic, and more. In general, it has an earthy, savory, and slightly spicy taste. But it will do if you’re in a bind or in the middle of garnishing your deviled eggs and curries. 

Hot chili sauce is a staple in many cuisines, particularly in Asian and Mexican cooking. In Asian cuisine, it is often used in stir-fries, noodle dishes, and as a dipping sauce for dumplings. In Mexican cuisine, it is used in salsas, marinades, and as a condiment for tacos and burritos. Its versatility makes it a must-have pantry item for home cooks and chefs alike.

Thai Chilli Sauce is a must have in your pantry, especially if you love Asian food as much as me. Like most Asian dishes, it's made from the freshest ingredients and is a light, delicious sauce that's perfect for dipping everything - from spring rolls to French fries!

If you can handle the heat, it may be worth sprinkling cayenne powder on every snack and meal. Cayenne contains a moderate helping of several vitamins, including:

To recreate the spice of hot paprika, the best substitute is another dried chilli, like ground cayenne, aleppo pepper powder, crushed red pepper flakes, red chilli powder, or even a dash of hot sauce. If your recipe calls for smokiness and sweetness, try chipotle chilli powder or ancho pepper powder. Chipotle powder has a smoky taste, but is hotter than paprika with a more earthy flavour, lending itself to barbecue sauces, rubs and chillis. Due to the difference in heat, use a ¼ teaspoon of chipotle powder for every teaspoon of paprika and adjust depending on your taste buds.

If you’re looking to replicate the flavour of sweet paprika add a pinch of sugar or some honey. Adding mild chilli powder or tomato powder works too. Bell peppers are another great substitute for sweet paprika and they come from the same Capsicum annuum family. Mild, sweet and aromatic, bell peppers give the same delicious taste and aroma, while adding a splash of colour too. When buying your bell peppers, make sure they’re nice and ripe.

One of the best substitutes for paprika is cayenne pepper. It’s a spicy chilli pepper, used to flavour many different cuisines and quite similar in colour. It’s a lot stronger and hotter than paprika, so if you’re using it as a substitute in your cooking, make sure you use a lesser quantity. If you have a lower tolerance to spicy food, you can add salt, cream, chopped tomatoes or more liquid (water or broth) to try and dial down the heat.

Like paprika, chilli powder packs a lot of flavour and is another worthy substitute. It’s also not as spicy as cayenne pepper, so you can use the same quantities.  The same goes for cajun spices. A combination of black and white pepper, plus other herbs and spices, it can work as a good substitute for smoked or sweet paprika, offering a similar flavour. But you won’t get the same beautiful red colour – more of an orange, warm hue.

You can also use cumin instead of paprika. But it’s a lot hotter, so go easy on the quantities. Like cajun spices, you won’t achieve the gorgeous red colour of paprika, as cumin has more of a yellowy-brown colouring, but you’ll still get an earthy flavour with hints of bitterness and sweetness.

The main ingredient of turmeric that has attracted attention is Curcumin. There have been reports that the curcumin-like polyphenols have pharmaceutical properties, including helping control inflammatory responses, degenerative eye diseases, and even metabolic syndrome. Polyphenols are plant metabolites that help protect plants from ultraviolet rays, insects, bacteria and even viruses. They are also a source of bitterness, acidity, color, flavor, and oxidizing power.

Both crushed red pepper and paprika have their own unique characteristics that contribute to the world of culinary creativity. While crushed red pepper brings intense heat and pepperiness, paprika offers a spectrum of flavors, from sweet to smoky to hot. By understanding the distinctions between these spices and learning how to use them effectively, you can elevate your dishes and craft a culinary experience that delights the senses and awakens the palate.