638 chile red recipes

Southern-style okra stewed with Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, bacon drippings, bell pepper, celery, and chili powder. A smoky, spicy side dish that freezes well.

Goa has developed its own cuisine and vindaloo is one of its main creations. Two important features of vindaloo are the technique of marinating meat in vinegar and the use of fiery spices. Although the number of chiles has been reduced, 4 more may be added if a hotter dish is desired. Cornish hens may be substituted for duck.

A Southwestern stuffing for roast duck with jalapenos, Granny Smith apples, pine nuts, bread cubes, and fresh cilantro. Bold, fruity, and spicy in every bite.

Indian hot spice mix dry-roasted with cumin, dried chiles, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seeds, and fenugreek. A homemade garam masala with serious heat.

Thai red or green curry paste: a homemade aromatic blend of chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, shrimp paste, ginger, and coriander. The from-scratch base for authentic Thai curries.

African spice and herb mixture. Classic Ethiopian style flavors to spice up your meals.

Cajun spice blend with paprika, three peppers, onion and garlic powder, plus thyme and oregano. The all-purpose Louisiana seasoning that lifts blackened fish, popcorn, burgers, and roast chicken in a five-minute mix.

Toast cumin, cardamom, and fenugreek until fragrant, then grind with dried chilies and shallots for an aromatic Ethiopian spice blend that's ready in minutes.

Real-deal Tex-Mex fajitas with skirt steak rubbed in cumin and red chile, marinated in lime juice and pickled jalapenos, then seared screaming hot. Charred outside, pink inside, wrapped in warm tortillas.

Elva's carne guisada with beef chuck braised in a cumin-spiced gravy with Rotel tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Tex-Mex comfort food ready in 40 minutes.

Phanang Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Phanang) recipe

South Indian cucumber pachadi with tamarind, green chilies, and a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, and asafetida. A tangy, spicy condiment served cold.

This is the hot and exotic spice mixture that give Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking its characteristic flavor.

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Try this Asian-style omelet that is made of shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and red chilis, adding a little bit of sesame oil and ginger, this omelet will satisfy you!

Chicken leg pieces marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, mace, cumin, and gram flour, then roasted on skewers. Cook it tandoor-style, on the grill, or in your oven.