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PIMENTO


Also known as chile pimiento, pimiento dulce and pimiento morro´n.Scarlet, almost heart shaped, tapering to a point, and measuring about 4inches long and 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Fleshy and wonderfully sweetand aromatic, this chile is more flavorful than the red bell pepper, andvaries in strength from very mild to slightly hot. It is most commonly usedin its powdered form which is called paprika. The best paprika is importedfrom Hungary. Look for it in the gourmet section of your grocery store orin shops that specialize in imported food items. Fresh pimentos are goodin salads. Canned pimentos are most often used as garnishes.

Where: California, southern United States, Hungary, and Spain
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