157 delicious spicy recipes from around the world
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.
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.
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.
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian stew made from chickpea flour, spiced with berbere. Traditionally served as a fasting dish, it's known for its smooth texture and comforting warmth.
A rich, deeply flavored Ethiopian beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic berbere spice and niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with injera, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
A deeply flavorful and aromatic Ethiopian beef stew, characterized by its rich berbere spice blend and slow-cooked tenderness. Traditionally served with injera, a sourdough flatbread.
Tere Siga is a traditional Ethiopian dish of thinly sliced raw beef, typically served as a centerpiece for special occasions. The beef is presented as a whole muscle and sliced by diners at the table, then seasoned with a spicy blend of awaze (a chili paste) and mitmita (a chili powder), and optionally korerima (black cardamom). It is traditionally eaten wrapped in injera, a sourdough flatbread.
A classic Ethiopian dish of quickly sautéed meat, often beef or lamb, with vegetables and aromatics, known for its vibrant flavors and often served sizzling. This recipe focuses on a simple, yet delicious, home-style preparation.
A modern, vegan take on the classic Ethiopian tofu stew, infused with the complex, spicy flavors of berbere spice. This dish is hearty, high in protein, and perfect for a flavorful vegan meal.
A rich and aromatic Ethiopian fish stew, featuring tender pieces of firm white fish simmered in a deeply spiced berbere sauce. Traditionally served with injera, a sourdough flatbread.
A vibrant and flavorful Ethiopian vegetable stew, Ye'atakilt Wot is a staple, especially during fasting periods. This version is characterized by its spicy kick from berbere and the tender simmered vegetables.
A quick and flavorful dish made from leftover beef stew (siga wot) and torn injera bread, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying meal any time of day. The niter kibbeh adds a fragrant, spiced butter richness.
Yebeg Gored Gored is a traditional Ethiopian dish of raw lamb cubes, marinated and served with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh) and a fiery chili powder blend (mitmita). It's similar to kitfo but uses lamb instead of beef and is typically served raw, emphasizing the freshness of the meat. This dish is often prepared for special occasions and celebrations.
A classic Ethiopian Yebeg Wot, featuring tender lamb simmered in a rich, spicy berbere sauce. This slow-cooked stew is deeply flavorful and traditionally served with injera.
Tender, thin strips of beef quickly stir-fried with onions, jalapeños, and aromatic rosemary in spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh). A vibrant and flavorful Ethiopian classic, perfect for a quick meal.
A flavorful grilled fish dish from Gabon, marinated in a blend of spices and herbs, then slow-cooked to perfection. The Odika paste, derived from the seeds of the Andok tree, imparts a unique, slightly chocolatey flavor and rich texture to the marinade, making this a truly special dish.
Whole fish marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, stuffed with vegetables, and then grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
A flavorful fish stew made with a rich tomato base infused with a blend of aromatic Gabonese spices, creating a deeply satisfying meal.
Poulet Bicyclette is a flavorful chicken dish originating from West Africa, popular in Gabon. It involves boiling chicken in a spiced broth, then marinating and grilling it to perfection. The name is thought to relate to the simplicity of its preparation, akin to riding a bicycle.
A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a vibrant blend of ginger, lemon, garlic, and spices, then slow-cooked over charcoal for a smoky finish.
A flavorful and colorful one-pot dish of rice cooked with a variety of vegetables and often meat or fish, seasoned with a rich tomato and spice base.
Chewi Kong is a flavorful and aromatic catfish stew originating from The Gambia, popular across West Africa. It features tender catfish simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, spiced tomato base.
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and okra simmered in a rich tomato and peanut-based broth, seasoned with traditional Gambian spices.
Fante Kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize dough, wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed. It has a distinct tangy flavor. This version is served with a spicy Shito sauce and crispy fried fish, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
