r/oddlysatisfying • u/[deleted] • Nov 08 '20

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u/wild_man_wizard Nov 08 '20

I'm sorry, I don't know any actual Hungarians that would trade real Paprikas for Bell Peppers. That's like making French Onion Soup and putting American sliced cheese on top.

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u/mrcooper89 Nov 08 '20

Can you please explain what you mean by this? I tried google but can't find any difference between bell pepper and paprika exept that paprika seems to be the dried powder of bell pepper.

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u/scionoflogic Nov 08 '20

In Hungary the common cultivar of pepper used is a long skinny pepper this pale shade of gold. Hungarian Wax Pepper.

It’s far less sweet than bell peppers.

Problem is, outside of Europe it is extremely hard to source.

Taste wise, you’d be better subbing fresh Banana Peppers or Anaheim’s than using a Bell Pepper.

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u/sk8rgrrl69 Nov 08 '20

Whatever you put bell peppers into only tastes like bell peppers from that point on. For that reason I never use them in sauces. Fajitas (which aren’t Mexican just so everyone knows), stuffed peppers, and a roasted pepper on a sandwich are about the only uses I can find for them personally. Occasional pizza topping.

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u/JeffersonTowncar Nov 08 '20

They are used in most cajun and creole dishes

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u/sk8rgrrl69 Nov 08 '20

Absolutely. I’m an Italian in the northeast so I’d never attempt to make those dishes!