spicy Recipes
255 delicious spicy recipes from around the world
Dinich Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Potato Stew)
A comforting and flavorful Ethiopian stew featuring tender potatoes simmered in a rich, spicy berbere sauce with sautéed onions and garlic. Traditionally served during fasting periods, this dish is both satisfying and warming.
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)
A deeply flavorful and celebratory Ethiopian chicken stew, rich with the complex spice blend of berbere and slow-cooked onions. Traditionally served with injera, a sour flatbread.
Doro Wot (Authentic Ethiopian Chicken Stew)
Ethiopia's celebratory chicken stew, often called the 'crown jewel' of Ethiopian cuisine. This rich, slow-cooked dish features tender chicken and hard-boiled eggs simmered in a deeply flavorful, spiced berbere sauce. Essential for holidays and special occasions, traditionally served with injera.
Doro Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)
Ethiopia's quintessential celebratory chicken stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection with the complex, warming spice blend of berbere and infused with aromatic niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs nestled within the rich sauce, this dish is a holiday essential.
Doro Wot with Injera
Ethiopia's quintessential celebration dish: a rich, deeply spiced chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces and hard-boiled eggs, traditionally served with spongy, tangy injera bread for scooping.
Dulet
A rich and intensely flavored Ethiopian dish of finely minced organ meats (liver, tripe, lean beef) sautéed with aromatic spices, particularly niter kibbeh and mitmita. It's a celebratory and often spicy breakfast staple.
Egusi Soup (Traditional)
Nigeria's rich and hearty Egusi soup, made from ground melon seeds, is a staple in many households. This recipe focuses on the traditional 'fried' method, resulting in a thick, nutritious soup loaded with assorted meats, fish, and vibrant greens. Its complex flavor profile and satisfying texture make it a celebratory dish.
Egyptian Shakshuka
A vibrant and flavorful Egyptian breakfast or brunch dish featuring eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Perfect for a hearty start to the day or a light dinner, especially when served with crusty bread for dipping.
Enqulal Firfir (Ethiopian Scrambled Eggs with Injera)
A simple yet flavorful Ethiopian breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh), berbere spice, and torn pieces of day-old injera. It's a hearty and satisfying way to start the day.
Ethiopian Combination Platter
A vibrant Ethiopian feast platter featuring spongy injera bread as the base, generously topped with a variety of flavorful stews (wots) including Doro Wot (spicy chicken stew), Misir Wot (spicy red lentil stew), and Gomen (collard greens stew). Traditionally eaten with the hands, this dish is perfect for sharing.
Ethiopian Ful
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian fava bean stew, perfect for breakfast, infused with the aromatic spices of berbere and the rich flavor of niter kibbeh.
Ewa Agoyin (Mashed Beans with Spicy Palm Oil Sauce)
A beloved Lagos street food classic, Ewa Agoyin features tender mashed beans generously topped with a rich, dark, and intensely flavorful spicy palm oil sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish, often enjoyed with crusty bread.
Firfir (Ethiopian Injera Scramble)
A flavorful and comforting Ethiopian breakfast dish made from shredded injera simmered in a rich berbere sauce, often enhanced with caramelized onions and optional eggs.
Fitfit
A popular Ethiopian breakfast dish or a way to repurpose leftover injera. Torn pieces of injera are tossed with a fragrant spiced butter sauce, often enriched with sautéed onions and berbere spice blend.
Fufu with Light Soup
A classic Ghanaian dish featuring a smooth, stretchy dough made from pounded cassava and plantain, served in a rich, spicy tomato-based soup with tender meat. Traditionally eaten by hand, it's a hearty and flavorful meal.
Gatsby Sandwich
A legendary Cape Town street food, the Gatsby is a foot-long roll generously stuffed with crispy chips (fries), your choice of protein, and fresh toppings, all drenched in a spicy peri-peri sauce. It's a hearty, shareable meal perfect for satisfying serious hunger.
Gizdodo
A popular Nigerian party dish featuring tender chicken gizzards and sweet fried plantains stir-fried with a flavorful tomato and pepper sauce.
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
A classic Ethiopian vegetarian and vegan side dish featuring tender collard greens sautéed with aromatic spices. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's also a delicious accompaniment to many meals.
Gored Gored
Gored Gored is a celebratory Ethiopian dish featuring cubes of the freshest raw beef tenderloin, marinated in a vibrant and spicy awaze sauce and coated in warm, spiced niter kibbeh. It's traditionally served immediately, allowing the warmth of the butter to slightly temper the raw meat.
Isi Ewu (Spicy Goat Head)
Isi Ewu is a highly sought-after Igbo delicacy, featuring tender pieces of goat head simmered in a rich, spicy, and aromatic palm oil-based sauce. This dish is traditionally served hot and is a popular choice for celebrations and social gatherings.
Jollof Rice (Nigerian Classic)
The legendary party rice - a deeply flavorful, tomato-based, one-pot dish that's a staple at celebrations across Nigeria and has sparked international culinary debates. This version aims for a smoky, spicy, and intensely savory profile.
Kategna
A popular Ethiopian snack or appetizer made from toasted injera spread with a flavorful berbere-infused spiced butter (niter kibbeh). It's known for its crispy texture and aromatic spices.
Kebda Iskandarani (Alexandrian Liver)
A classic Egyptian street food from Alexandria, featuring tender beef liver quickly stir-fried with aromatic spices and peppers, typically served in fresh bread. This dish is known for its vibrant flavors and quick preparation.
Kefta Tagine with Eggs
A comforting and flavorful Moroccan classic featuring spiced ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with perfectly poached eggs. Ideal for scooping with crusty bread.