One of the prime ingredients that is used very frequently in many Hungarian dishes is Piros Arany. For any fans of everything spicy and tangy, this wonderful chili paste is a must to know about and have in your pantry. Along with the spiciness factor, the crimson paste also has an incredibly eye catching crimson color and an equally stunning aromatic flavor that has become a classic taste in Hungarian dishes and cooking. It is used in traditional and famous Hungarian dishes like goulash as well as stews, soups, and curries to give it a gorgeous reddish hue as well as a spicy, aromatic taste. But the applications of this delicious chili paste do not end there. You can use this versatile ingredient as a topping on almost anything- from pizzas and pasta, to toasts and sandwiches. See How to Make Chili Paste. If you are looking for a replacement for the paste-like texture that it provides, you can replace it with tomato paste that has some paprika powder mixed in for the heat.
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