Recipes from around the globe

International recipes

You would find it hard to find a country in the world that does not use the Chilli in at least a portion of their cuisine. Okay, some countries are bigger fans than others, but it is still amazing how the Chilli started off in South America and has now found its way into almost every continent of the world (except perhaps Antarctica). In this section, we hope to provide recipes from every country in the world where Chillies are used. If you want to contribute a recipe from your country, please let us know. We would love to hear from you

Portugal
South Africa
India
Korea
Thailand
Peru
Indonesia
Rest of the world

Countries that eat the spiciest food

Spicy food is enjoyed all over the world, but there are some countries that are particularly known for their love of heat. Here are some of the countries that eat the spiciest food:

  1. India - Indian cuisine is known for its bold and complex use of spices, including chili peppers, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and more.
  2. Thailand - Thai cuisine often features a mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, with chili peppers being a key ingredient in many dishes.
  3. Mexico - Mexican cuisine is famous for its use of chili peppers, which are used in everything from salsas to soups to main dishes.Cooking with Chillies. Raw Chillies
  4. Korea - Korean cuisine features a variety of spicy dishes, including kimchi (fermented vegetables with chili peppers) and gochujang (a spicy red pepper paste).
  5. Malaysia - Malaysian cuisine often uses chili peppers and spices like ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass to create bold and flavorful dishes.
  6. China - Some regions of China are known for their spicy cuisine, including Sichuan province, which is famous for its numbingly spicy Sichuan peppercorns.
  7. Ethiopia - Ethiopian cuisine often features spicy stews and sauces made with berbere, a blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and other spices.
  8. Jamaica - Jamaican cuisine often uses Scotch bonnet peppers, one of the spiciest peppers in the world, in dishes like jerk chicken and curry.

Of course, there are many other countries and cuisines that use spice in their cooking, so this is by no means an exhaustive list.