9 of the spiciest dishes in the world
Do you prefer eating a whole jar of sambal with every dish? Or do you add an extra layer of coarsely chopped chili peppers to a spicy dish? If you think you can handle some heat, these dishes are definitely for you. How many have you tried already?
Vindaloo, India
Curry in India isn’t exactly unusual, so for a truly spicy curry, choose vindaloo. This curry is traditionally made with Kashmiri chili powder, but some chefs opt for the bhut jolokia pepper, known as one of the hottest peppers in the world. We wish you the best of luck.
Tom Yum/Tom Yam, Thailand
If you’ve been to Thailand, you may already know this spicy and slightly sour soup. The soup is seasoned with small bird’s eye chilies. There are an incredible number of different preparations available, including versions with chicken, pork or shrimp.
Sichuanese hot pot, China
For the spiciest kind of fondue, try this iconic Chinese hot pot. The broth in which you dip your meat, vegetables, mushrooms and other ingredients contains, among other things, Sichuanese pepper and chili oil. In this article, you can read exactly how to organize your own Chinese Hot Pot Party.
Sik Sik Wat, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, they make their stewed meat extra spicy. Sik Sik Wat is a spicy beef stew with wot: a red pepper sauce made with chili peppers, bell peppers and more dried spices. You eat the dish with your hands, scooping up the meat with injera (flatbread). Don’t accidentally rub your eyes afterward…
Papa a la huancaína, Peru
Because of the sauce’s yellow color, this dish may not look very hot, but appearances can be deceiving. This is a traditional Peruvian cheese sauce made spicy with Aji Amarillo and Habanero peppers. In Peru, the sauce is served with potatoes and hard-boiled eggs as a starter.
Phaal curry, England
This curry from the English-Indian cuisine is known as the hottest curry in the world. Both Scotch Bonnet and Habanero peppers go into the curry. A restaurant in New York even serves a version of this curry that combines eight different peppers.
Suicide chicken wings, United States
As the name suggests, these chicken wings are going to make things difficult for you. These chicken wings are covered in an extremely hot, sticky sauce. In America, they regularly appear on menus. Would you rather eat them closer to home? At Eat Wings in Antwerp, you can order them too.
Kimchi Jjigae, Korea
Is regular kimchi not spicy enough for you, or do you need heavier artillery because of a cold? This Korean stew, usually eaten with rice, is a next level choice. The kimchi, usually somewhat older, is stewed with extra chili peppers, spring onions, garlic, tofu and mushrooms.
Jerk Chicken, Jamaica
For truly hot chicken, you’ll have to try the popular jerk chicken in Jamaica. There, they season their chickens with a blend of Caribbean spices that also includes the hot red peppers Scotch Bonnet and Habanero. The chicken is then grilled on the barbecue.
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