pimenton
/pɪmɛnˈtɒn/noun [mass noun]
Smoked paprika, used especially in Spanish cooking: it’s not paella unless it has rice, saffron, and pimenton...
- By adding a little of the pimenton, it transports you to Spain immediately.
- Even if you're not down for dinner and just want to drink, you HAVE to try their fries with pimenton aioli!
- In a large dish, whisk together the oil, vinho verde, thyme, bay leaf, chile flakes, and pimenton.
Origin
Spanish pimentón 'paprika', from pimiento (see pimiento).