spicy Recipes
255 delicious spicy recipes from around the world
Buffalo Wings
The original Buffalo, NY classic: crispy fried chicken wings coated in a tangy, spicy butter-based hot sauce, traditionally served with cooling blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks.
Camarones a la Diabla (Devilish Shrimp)
A classic Mexican dish featuring succulent shrimp bathed in a fiery, rich red chile sauce. 'A la diabla' translates to 'deviled,' indicating its signature intense heat. This recipe is for those who truly enjoy a spicy kick, but heat levels can be adjusted.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Green chilaquiles - crispy fried tortilla chips simmered in a vibrant salsa verde until they soften, creating a comforting and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish. The ultimate comfort food.
Chiles Toreados (Blistered Serrano Peppers)
Blistered whole serrano peppers, quickly charred in hot oil and finished with lime, soy sauce, and salt. These are an essential and addictive accompaniment to tacos, grilled meats, or any Mexican feast, offering a burst of spicy heat and bright acidity.
Fosforera
A robust and spicy Venezuelan seafood soup, known for its rich flavor and generous mix of various seafood. Often considered a potent hangover cure.
Frango à Piri-Piri
A classic Brazilian-Portuguese dish featuring a whole chicken, butterflied and marinated in a fiery blend of African bird's eye chilies, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled to achieve a delicious char. This recipe balances intense flavor with a satisfying smoky char.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring fried eggs served on warm corn tortillas, generously topped with a vibrant, spicy tomato-chili salsa, creamy refried beans, and fresh garnishes.
Leche de Tigre (Peruvian Tiger's Milk)
Leche de Tigre, or 'Tiger's Milk,' is the vibrant, citrusy marinade used to cure fish in Peruvian ceviche, famously served as a potent shot. It's renowned for its invigorating flavor and is often considered a delicious hangover remedy.
Nashville Hot Chicken
Tennessee's iconic fiery fried chicken. Crispy, golden-brown chicken pieces are coated in a rich, spicy cayenne paste, offering a thrilling balance of pain and pleasure. Traditionally served on white bread with pickles to temper the heat.
Pambazo
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street food sandwich. Pambazo features a soft roll (bolillo or similar) dipped in a rich, red guajillo chili sauce, then griddled until crispy. It's traditionally filled with a savory mixture of chorizo and potatoes, and then topped with fresh lettuce, cooling crema, and crumbled queso fresco.
Parihuela (Peruvian Spicy Seafood Soup)
A vibrant and intensely flavorful Peruvian seafood soup, known for its rich broth infused with chili pastes and a generous assortment of fresh seafood. Often hailed as the ultimate hangover cure.
Rocoto Relleno
A classic Arequipa specialty, Rocoto Relleno features large, spicy rocoto peppers generously filled with a savory, spiced ground beef mixture, then baked to perfection with a creamy cheese topping.
Sarapatel
A traditional and intensely flavored Bahian offal stew, featuring a rich sauce made with pig's blood and organs, seasoned with spices and chili. This dish is a testament to the fusion of Portuguese and African culinary influences in Brazil.
Tacos al Pastor
Mexico City's iconic street food featuring thinly sliced pork marinated in a vibrant achiote-chile paste, traditionally cooked on a vertical spit (trompo), then shaved and served on warm corn tortillas with sweet pineapple, sharp onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Tortas Ahogadas
Guadalajara's iconic 'drowned' sandwich. Crusty birote bread is generously filled with savory carnitas and refried beans, then completely submerged in a vibrant, spicy tomato-based sauce. Messy, intensely flavorful, and utterly magnificent.
Asa (Fish) Tibs
Ethiopian fish tibs - a flavorful dish of pan-seared fish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and the signature Ethiopian spice blend, berbere. Traditionally served with injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread.
Asa Tibs (Ethiopian Sautéed Fish)
A vibrant and quick Ethiopian dish featuring tender fish fillets sautéed with aromatic onions, tomatoes, and the signature spice blend, berbere. Traditionally cooked in niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) for an authentic flavor.
Asun (Spicy Grilled Goat Meat)
A fiery and intensely flavorful Nigerian delicacy, Asun features tender, smoky grilled goat meat coated in a rich, spicy pepper sauce. It's an addictive party snack and a staple at Nigerian celebrations.
Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
Awaze is a vibrant and spicy Ethiopian dipping sauce, traditionally made with berbere spice blend. It's a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, stews, or served with injera bread.
Awaze Tibs
Tibs in awaze sauce - an extra spicy and intensely flavorful Ethiopian stir-fry, traditionally served sizzling hot.
Banga Soup
A rich and flavorful Nigerian soup from the Niger Delta region, made from palm fruit extract and assorted meats/fish, seasoned with traditional spices.
Bunny Chow
Durban's iconic street food – a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with a rich, spicy curry. This dish is a delicious testament to Indian-South African fusion cuisine.
Chakalaka
A vibrant and spicy South African vegetable relish, perfect as a side dish or condiment. Traditionally made with tomatoes, peppers, carrots, and beans, it's a staple at braais (barbecues).
Chakchouka
A vibrant and flavorful Moroccan breakfast staple featuring eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Perfect for a hearty start to the day.