Spice Meets Pasta: A World Tour
Chillies are absolutely fabulous with noodles and pasta. In countries like China, Thailand and Korea, Chilli in the form of pastes and oils is extensively used in recipes that feature noodles made from rice and mung bean. The Italians, on the other hand, use durum wheat to make pasta. This is not to say that Italy is not also a great fan of chillies. Pestos made with chillies and tomatoes, nduja ( a spicy sausage from Calabria ), and chilli oils are widely used in pasta preparation. In Mexico, chillies like chipotle and ancho are often incorporated into pasta dishes, creating a unique fusion of Italian and Mexican culinary traditions. Across Southeast Asia, diverse chili preparations - from sambal to bird's eye chilies - transform humble noodle dishes into fiery culinary adventures.
This section explores how Chilies are used with these ingredients in these countries and many more.
