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Paprika and bell peppers belong to the same family of plants, but they have distinct physical characteristics that set them apart. Here are some of the key differences:

Paprika originates from central Mexico, but it was brought to Europe in the 16th century by Christopher Columbus. Sometime after, paprika made its way to Hungary, and has been a staple food there ever since. Paprika is the Hungarian word for pepper. It’s the country’s national spice, and they spoon it on to pretty much any dish you can think of – from soups, stews and sauces to rice and eggs. It plays the starring role in Hungary’s most celebrated dish – goulash (a warming winter stew made from red meat, onions, potatoes and vegetables, served over egg noodles).

This recipe for spicy garlic sauce is addicting as is, but if you want to experiment, I have listed a few ideas below to try.

Think of capsaicin as a powerful defence mechanism plants have developed to survive. The key about capsaicin is that it does not affect all species of animals or fungi. This is a brilliant evolutionary development that makes the existence of capsaicin twice as beneficial to the plant.