spicy Recipes
255 delicious spicy recipes from around the world
Kibda Alexandrian Style
A classic Egyptian street food from Alexandria, this dish features tender, pan-fried calf or lamb liver quickly cooked with vibrant peppers and aromatic spices. It's known for its intense flavor and rapid preparation.
Kilishi (Nigerian Spiced Dried Beef)
Kilishi is a popular Nigerian snack, often described as a Hausa-style dried beef jerky. It's made from very thinly sliced beef that is dried and then coated in a flavorful, spicy paste before being dried again to a crisp.
Kitfo (Authentic Ethiopian Steak Tartare)
An authentic Ethiopian delicacy, Kitfo is a finely minced raw beef dish traditionally seasoned with niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) and mitmita (a fiery chili powder blend). It's a beloved dish for meat connoisseurs, often served with traditional accompaniments. This recipe includes instructions for both the traditional raw preparation and the 'leb leb' (lightly warmed) version.
Mango Atchar
A spicy, tangy, and savory South African mango pickle, perfect as a condiment to add a kick to any meal.
Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentil Stew)
A staple of Ethiopian vegetarian cuisine, Misir Wot is a rich and deeply flavorful stew made from red lentils simmered in a spicy berbere sauce. Its silky texture and complex aroma make it perfect for fasting days or as part of a vibrant vegetarian platter.
Mrs Ball's Style Peach Chutney
A classic South African sweet and spicy peach chutney, perfect as a condiment for a variety of dishes.
Nigerian Fried Fish (Peppered)
A quintessential Nigerian party dish, this peppered fried fish is incredibly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with a spicy kick. Perfect as an appetizer or served alongside rice.
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A deeply flavorful and aromatic Nigerian spicy broth, traditionally made with tender meat or fish. It's renowned for its medicinal qualities and is a comforting dish, especially when feeling unwell or during colder weather.
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A deeply aromatic and invigorating spicy broth, traditionally made with goat meat or catfish, celebrated nationwide for its warming and healing properties.
Nigerian Scotch Egg
A classic Nigerian street food and party snack, this scotch egg features a perfectly boiled egg encased in a flavorful, spiced ground meat mixture, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Nkwobi
A rich and spicy Igbo delicacy, Nkwobi features tender cow foot coated in a vibrant, emulsified palm oil sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. It's a popular bar snack, often enjoyed with a cold drink.
Ofada Rice and Ayamase
A flavorful and spicy Nigerian dish featuring local Ofada rice served with a rich, smoky green pepper sauce (Ayamase), often accompanied by assorted meats and offal.
Ofada Rice with Ayamase Sauce
A classic Nigerian dish featuring distinctively earthy Ofada rice, known for its unique aroma and texture, served with a vibrant and fiery Ayamase sauce made from green bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers.
Ofada Stew (Ayamase)
A vibrant and intensely flavorful Nigerian green pepper stew, known for its signature green hue and spicy kick. Traditionally served with Ofada rice, this stew is a staple in many Nigerian households.
Pap en Chakalaka
A hearty and flavorful South African staple, this dish features a stiff, smooth maize porridge (pap) served with a vibrant and spicy vegetable relish (chakalaka). It's a classic example of comforting township cuisine.
Peppered Snail
A popular Nigerian delicacy featuring tender, giant African snails simmered in a fiery, aromatic pepper sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a robust bar snack.
Peri Peri Chicken
A vibrant and fiery Portuguese-African grilled chicken dish, marinated in a homemade peri peri chili sauce for an explosion of flavor.
Peri Peri Prawns
Succulent grilled prawns coated in a fiery peri peri marinade, offering a taste of South African coastal cuisine.
Piri Piri Prawns
Spicy African-Portuguese prawns - jumbo prawns grilled in fiery piri piri butter, served sizzling with crusty bread for dipping.
Piri Piri Sauce
A fiery and flavorful African Bird's Eye chili sauce, originating from Mozambique. This versatile condiment is perfect for adding a kick to any dish.
Quanta Firfir (Ethiopian Dried Beef Firfir)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring dried spiced beef (quanta) rehydrated and tossed with torn injera bread and a fragrant spiced butter (niter kibbeh). Traditionally a traveler's meal, it's now enjoyed widely.
Sambal
A vibrant and fresh Cape Malay condiment, this sambal is a quick relish of finely diced tomatoes, onion, and chili, brightened with lemon juice. It's a classic accompaniment to rich stews and savory dishes.
Sambusa
Ethiopian Sambusa are savory, crispy fried pastries, traditionally filled with spiced lentils or seasoned ground meat. They are a popular appetizer or snack, especially during festive occasions like Ramadan.
Shekla Tibs (Sizzling Clay Pot Beef/Lamb)
Authentic Ethiopian Shekla Tibs, featuring tender beef or lamb seared and simmered in a traditional clay pot with aromatic spices and herbs, served sizzling hot. This dish is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, often prepared for special occasions and served family-style.