Sriracha is one of the most famous hot sauces around the globe, used in many spicy and scrumptious dishes. As a spicy food lover, you expect to have it always nearby. But, what to do when you run out of this infamous sauce and just can't run to the store? Oh no! All there’s left to do is find something else in your kitchen to take it's place.

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Hot paprika, on the other hand, is made from hotter varieties of red peppers, such as cayenne or chili peppers. It has a deeper red color and a much spicier, more intense flavor compared to sweet paprika. Hot paprika adds a fiery kick to dishes and is commonly used in spicy dishes like chili, curry, and spicy sausages. It is also a key ingredient in dishes from regions like Hungary and Spain, where it is used to add heat and flavor to traditional recipes.

Paprika is typically sold in powdered form, so it doesn’t have a specific size or shape. Bell peppers, on the other hand, can vary in size and shape depending on the variety. Some bell peppers are large and bell-shaped, while others are smaller and more elongated.

When it comes to nutritional value, paprika and bell pepper have some similarities and differences. Both are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for health.

With two specific varieties of chili powders included in my list, I can't miss including one that you surely have in your pantry: regular chili powder. But I want to emphasize that you must only use it as a substitute for Hungarian paprika when you have no other options.

To create the same flavor as smoked paprika using the suggestions above will be your best bet. But if you want to add some heat that can be found in hot smoked paprika, use any of the substitutes above paired with hot red pepper flakes.

Paprika is a spice made from dried red peppers that are ground into a powder. Depending on what type of paprika it is, it'll be made from a different variety of red pepper. It has a sweet, pungent, earthy, and somewhat fruity flavor, and varying levels of heat, ranging from the most common very-mild type to the less popular pretty-hot. Good paprika should have a pronounced aroma that you'll notice when you take a whiff from the jar, and it needs to be thrown out after six months as it will lose its potency over time.