Haragos Pista 150g - Extra Hot Chilli Paste

Haragos Pista is an authentic Hungarian extra-hot raw paprika paste, made for chilli lovers who enjoy intense heat in goulash, soups, sauces and stews.

What Is Haragos Pista?

Haragos Pista is the extra-hot member of Hungary’s famous paprika-paste family. Its name translates as "Angry Steve", and it is made with coarsely crushed raw extra-hot red peppers for a bold, fiery flavour and rustic texture.

Like Erős Pista, it is more than a smooth chilli sauce. The visible pieces of pepper bring a fresh, savoury paprika character alongside its pronounced heat, making it a powerful shortcut to a deeply flavoured, spicy dish.

Haragos Pista is made for serious chilli lovers. The manufacturer rates it at around 4,000 Scoville Heat Units. For a milder everyday hot paprika paste, choose classic Erős Pista.

How to Use Haragos Pista

Haragos Pista is best used sparingly: begin with a small amount, taste, then add more if you would like extra heat. Its raw pepper flavour works beautifully in traditional Hungarian dishes, but it is equally useful in everyday cooking.

• Stir a little into goulash, pörkölt, chicken paprikash or pepper stews for an extra-hot paprika kick.
• Add it to bean soups, lentil soup, broths and hearty vegetable soups when you want a deeper red-pepper flavour and lingering heat.
• Mix it into marinades, barbecue sauces, curries and casseroles, or stir a tiny amount into mayonnaise, sour cream or yoghurt for a spicy dip.
• Use it as a table condiment with grilled meats, sausages, sandwiches, toasties, pizza, tacos or scrambled eggs.

A Simple Cooking Tip

Cook Haragos Pista briefly with onion, garlic and oil before adding liquid. This helps its pepper flavour bloom through the dish. As the paste is preserved with salt, reduce the additional salt in your recipe until you have tasted the finished dish.

Where Does It Come From?

Haragos Pista is made by Univer, a Hungarian-owned food producer based in Kecskemét and founded in 1948. Its paprika products are fixtures of Hungarian kitchens, with Erős Pista, Haragos Pista and Piros Arany among its best-known names.

Haragos Pista builds on the familiar flavour of classic hot paprika paste, but takes the heat further. It's the bolder choice for anyone who wants proper chilli intensity without losing the fresh flavour of Hungarian paprika.

Product Details

Ingredients

Raw crushed extra-hot paprika (87%), salt, thickener: xanthan gum; acid: citric acid; modified starch, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Dietary information: Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Origin: Hungary.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and use within the period stated on the jar.

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100g:

Frequently Asked Questions

How spicy is Haragos Pista?

Haragos Pista is an extra-hot paprika paste intended for experienced chilli lovers. The manufacturer places it at around 4,000 Scoville Heat Units, but start with a small amount as its heat builds quickly in food.

What does Haragos Pista taste like?

It has a pronounced hot red-pepper flavour with a fresh, savoury paprika character and visible pieces of coarsely crushed pepper. It is fiery, but still brings flavour alongside heat.

What is the difference between Haragos Pista and Erős Pista?

Both are raw crushed Hungarian paprika pastes, but Haragos Pista is the significantly hotter choice. Erős Pista is better for everyday spice, while Haragos Pista is for people who want a more intense chilli kick.

Why is Haragos Pista high in salt?

Salt preserves the raw crushed peppers and helps give the paste its long shelf life. Use it in small amounts and reduce the extra salt in the rest of your recipe.

Can I use Haragos Pista in traditional Hungarian dishes?

Yes. It is particularly good in goulash, pörkölt, chicken paprikash, fish soup, lecsó and stuffed cabbage. Add it gradually so its heat does not overpower the rest of the dish.

Is Haragos Pista suitable for vegans?

Yes. Haragos Pista is naturally vegan and contains no declared allergens.