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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 4 inches long and 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Fleshy and wonderfully sweet and aromatic, this chile is more flavorful than the red bell pepper, and varies in strength from very mild to slightly hot. It is most commonly used in its powdered form which is called paprika. The best paprika is imported from Hungary. Look for it in the gourmet section of your grocery store or in shops that specialize in imported food items. Fresh pimentos are good in salads. Canned pimentos are most often used as garnishes.

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