spicy Recipes
255 delicious spicy recipes from around the world
Dak Galbi (Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken)
A vibrant and flavorful Korean dish featuring tender chicken thighs stir-fried with an assortment of fresh vegetables in a spicy, savory gochujang-based sauce. Traditionally a specialty of Chuncheon, it's perfect for social gatherings and can be customized with additions like cheese or fried rice.
Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken)
A comforting and flavorful Korean dish featuring chicken pieces braised in a rich, spicy sauce with tender potatoes and carrots. This one-pot wonder is perfect for a hearty meal.
Dan Dan Mian
Sichuan dan dan noodles - a beloved street food featuring noodles tossed in a rich, spicy, and numbing sauce, topped with savory minced pork and preserved vegetables.
Dan Dan Noodles
Authentic Sichuan street noodles featuring thin wheat noodles tossed in a rich, spicy, and numbing sauce, topped with savory minced pork and preserved vegetables.
Dolsot Bibimbap (Korean Hot Stone Pot Rice)
A vibrant and flavorful Korean rice dish served in a sizzling hot stone pot. Dolsot Bibimbap features a base of perfectly cooked rice, topped with an assortment of colorful, seasoned vegetables, tender marinated beef, and a sunny-side-up egg. The magic happens when the hot pot creates a delightful crispy rice crust at the bottom, adding a wonderful texture to every bite. Served with a savory and spicy gochujang sauce.
Ezme (Spicy Turkish Tomato Salad)
Ezme is a vibrant and refreshing Turkish meze, or appetizer, featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, and fresh herbs, all brought together with a zesty dressing. It's known for its bright flavors and a pleasant kick of spice, making it an essential accompaniment to grilled meats, kebabs, or simply enjoyed with warm flatbread.
Filipino Pork Sisig
A classic Filipino dish from Pampanga, Sisig features finely chopped, savory pork (traditionally pig's face) and chicken liver, seasoned with onions, calamansi, and chili peppers, then served sizzling hot, often topped with a raw egg. It's a popular 'pulutan' (beer food) and a true taste of Filipino comfort food.
Gaeng Keow Wan Look Chin Pla (Thai Green Curry with Fish Balls)
A classic and vibrant Thai green curry featuring bouncy fish balls, tender Thai eggplant, and fragrant Thai basil, simmered in a rich coconut milk broth. This quick and easy curry is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Gaeng Khiao Wan (Thai Green Curry)
Aromatic and creamy Thai green curry featuring tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with a vibrant green curry paste and tender Thai eggplant. This classic dish is known for its complex flavors and comforting richness.
Gaeng Pa (Thai Jungle Curry)
A rustic and fiery Thai jungle curry, celebrated for its intense spice and lack of coconut milk. This dish is traditionally made with a variety of fresh vegetables and your choice of protein, simmered in a fragrant, spicy broth.
Gaeng Phet (Thai Red Curry)
A rich and aromatic Thai red curry featuring tender meat simmered in a spicy coconut milk sauce. This dish is known for its vibrant color and complex flavor profile, often spicier than its green curry counterpart.
Gaeng Phet Ped Yang (Thai Roast Duck Curry)
A rich and aromatic Thai red curry featuring succulent pieces of crispy roast duck simmered in a creamy coconut milk base, enhanced with the sweetness of grapes and lychees, and the bright acidity of cherry tomatoes and pineapple. This dish offers a delightful fusion of classic Thai flavors with a touch of sweetness, making it a popular and impressive restaurant-style meal.
Gaeng Som (Thai Sour Curry)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai sour curry, known for its distinct tangy flavor and lack of coconut milk. This light and invigorating dish is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Gaeng Tai Pla (Southern Thai Fish Organ Curry)
A fiercely flavorful and pungent curry from Southern Thailand, featuring fermented fish intestines as its signature ingredient. This dish is a true taste of the region, known for its intense aroma and complex, savory profile. It's a dish that is deeply loved by those who appreciate its unique character.
Gamjatang (Spicy Korean Pork Bone Soup)
A deeply flavorful and hearty Korean soup made with tender pork spine, potatoes, and a rich, spicy broth. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal and even a hangover cure.
Gan Bian Si Ji Dou (Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans)
Authentic Sichuan dry-fried green beans, known as Gan Bian Si Ji Dou, featuring blistered green beans wok-tossed with savory ground pork, pungent preserved mustard greens (ya cai), and aromatic spices. This dish is characterized by its intense wok hei (breath of the wok) and complex flavor profile.
Gan Guo (Hunan Dry Pot)
Hunan Gan Guo, or Dry Pot, is an intensely spiced and flavorful dish where various ingredients are stir-fried without broth, creating a concentrated taste. It's like a dry, more potent version of hot pot.
Godeungeo Jorim (Korean Braised Mackerel)
A comforting and flavorful Korean dish where mackerel fillets are gently braised in a savory and slightly spicy broth with tender radish. This recipe is a staple in Korean home cooking, perfect served with steamed rice.
Gong Bao Dou Fu (Kung Pao Tofu)
A vegetarian twist on the classic Sichuan Kung Pao dish, featuring crispy pan-fried tofu coated in a savory, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce, studded with crunchy peanuts and aromatic chilies.
Gong Bao Xia Ren (Kung Pao Shrimp)
A classic Sichuan stir-fry featuring plump shrimp, crunchy peanuts, and a vibrant sweet, sour, and spicy sauce. This shrimp version is often considered lighter and quicker to prepare than its chicken counterpart.
Gulai Kambing (Indonesian Goat Curry)
A rich and aromatic Indonesian goat curry, featuring tender goat meat simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth infused with a complex blend of spices. This festive dish is a staple during celebrations.
Gulai Kawah (Malaysian Feast Curry)
A rich and aromatic beef curry cooked in a large pot, traditionally prepared for Malaysian feasts (kenduri). This Gulai Kawah features tender beef simmered in a luscious coconut milk gravy, infused with a complex spice paste (rempah) and finished with toasted coconut (kerisik) and potatoes.
Hui Guo Rou (Twice-Cooked Pork)
A classic Sichuan dish featuring tender, twice-cooked pork belly stir-fried with aromatic leeks and a rich, savory sauce. The 'twice-cooked' method involves boiling the pork first, then slicing and stir-frying it to render the fat and achieve a slightly crispy texture. This dish is known for its smoky, spicy, and deeply satisfying flavor profile.
Huo Guo (Sichuan Hot Pot)
A vibrant and interactive Sichuan hot pot experience, featuring a bubbling cauldron of intensely flavorful, spicy broth, perfect for communal dining. Guests cook a variety of fresh ingredients directly at the table.