Another entry on my list that you might not be expecting is liquid hot sauce because, again, the texture is different. But when it comes to heat and color, any liquid hot sauce is a good substitute for paprika.
Hot sauce has varying flavors from brand to brand, but overall, it is spicy, smoky, citrusy, a little sweet, and sometimes nutty. If you’re looking for a replacement that mimics paprika’s taste rather than color, hot sauce is your next best pick. This works for soups and stews where you can hide its runny consistency. Add one teaspoon of hot sauce for every one teaspoon of paprika in recipes.
When it comes to choosing a high-quality smoked paprika exporter, there are several key factors to consider. The first is the sourcing of the paprika. Look for an exporter that works closely with suppliers who provide the highest quality peppers for smoking and grinding. This ensures that the final product will have a rich, robust flavor that is characteristic of premium smoked paprika.
Hot paprika is something you're more likely to come across in an authentic Eastern European, Portuguese, or Spanish recipe. And like all peppers, what constitutes hot is subjective and can also vary from one type of paprika to another.