Now, what if you can’t find bell pepper powder at your local grocery store? It requires short work and it can be daunting at first, but you can make your own powder at home. To start, you have to dehydrate them first and then ground them to powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. To use as a backup, simply double the amount as the recipe suggests.

Simply replace your paprika with the same amount of hot sauce available in your pantry or condiment rack, and you're good to go!

Turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to its potential medicinal properties. Some of the key medicinal uses of turmeric include:

Because of its strong flavor, sriracha should be used as a condiment. A dash of sauce here and there will surely make a difference and give your dish the exotic touch that it needs. When used as a sauce, it will dominate a dish like in sriracha flavored mayonnaise. It has been widely used as a condiment in a variety of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants.

Not only is paprika delicious, but it’s also nutritious. Along with moderate amounts of vitamin A, E, and B6, one tablespoon of paprika contains (among other things):

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Paprika is named differently from bell pepper because it is a different product with a different taste and use. The name “paprika” comes from the Hungarian word for pepper, which reflects the fact that Hungary is a major producer of the spice. Bell pepper, on the other hand, is named for its shape and color.