There are those of us who seek out spicy foods on occasion, and there are those who just can't get enough of that face-tingling, self-inflicted masochism. Either way, if you can look past the simple dichotomy of pain versus pleasure, the spicy experience has so many nuances to explore: from the relentless heat that can dominate a dish, to the soothing spice that warms slowly from the inside out, to the stinging bite that wakes you up just a little bit more.
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Whether you’re looking to swiftly and efficiently clear out your sinuses or perk up your usual flavor profile, there are countless ways to get your spicy food fix. We rounded up a few of our favorite mouth-numbing, sweat-inducing, heartburn-bringing recipes for your perusal. Keep the cold milk and the antacids on standby.Use this universal kimchi paste to make a traditional Napa cabbage kimchi, or ferment something else entirely. The best part about making kimchi yourself is that you can amp up the heat as much or as little as you want.The same principle goes for the brunch standard, the Bloody Mary. Do you prefer the kick in your Bloody to come from a bunch of splashes of hot sauce, or from a generous spoonful of horseradish? Make it at home, and you get to decide.This Thai-inspired chile sauce relies on fish sauce, bird's eye chile peppers, and aromatics for a spicy, tart, funky dressing for basically anything, from vegetables to meat to rice.This spicy tofu-focused dish is super easy to throw together, and it's sure to make your eyes water and your mouth tingle, with hot bean sauce, ground chiles, and a sprinkling of Sichuan peppercorns. (We’ve even got a vegan version, too, if you'd rather skip the ground beef.)Pickled mustard greens, homemade spicy chile sauce, and gingery stir-fried pork are the building blocks of these comforting Sichuan dan dan noodles, perfect for a cozy night in.
Magic Kimchi Paste Recipe
DIY Bloody Mary Recipe
Steak with Spicy Nahm Jim Jeaw Recipe
Mapo Doufu Recipe
Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
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Spicy Lamb with Hand-Pulled Noodles Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Turkey in Blackened Chile Mole Recipe
Homemade Sriracha Recipe
Spicy Chongqing Chicken Wings Recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
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Black Pepper Crab Recipe
Kelis' Classic Jerk Sauce Recipe
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
Pimento Mac and Cheese Recipe
Serrano Pepper Salsa Recipe
Piri Piri Chicken Recipe
Spicy Drunken Fish Recipe
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