Bringing the Heat: Our Favourite Spicy Food Recipes
Love a good hit of heat? Check out this list of hot ‘n spicy food recipes that are sure to raise temperatures all round. We hope you can handle the heat.
Meat with a Bite
Prefer your chicken, pork or beef with a touch of heat?
Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetadas with Lemon Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
These Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetadas are a surefire way to satisfy tastebuds. If you need some relief from the heat, the lemon yoghurt dipping sauce should help.
Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetada recipe
Classic Peri Peri Chicken Livers
Deliciously tender chicken livers with a flavourful peri-peri bite. Absolutely divine!
Classic Peri Peri Chicken Livers recipe
Chilli Rocket Pesto Lamb Chops with Yoghurt
These succulent lamb chops topped with chilli rocket pesto will soon become your go-to braai dish to please a hungry crowd.
Chilli Rocket Pesto Lamb Chops with Yoghurt recipe
Chilli, Honey & Lime Pork Loin Chops with Parmesan Herb Salad
It’s spicy, it’s zesty, it’s herby – it’s the perfect dish.
Chilli, Honey & Lime Pork Loin Chops with Lime & Parmesan Herb Salad recipe
Wagyu Beef Short Rib Ragù with Pap and Spicy Tomato Smoor
We can’t resist a good ragù and smoortjie. Why not make it more exciting with some chilli and paprika?
Wagyu Beef Short Rib Ragù with Pap and Spicy Tomato Smoor recipe
Pork Rib Chops with Jalapeño & Green Apple Chimichurri
Simple and spicy – just how we like it. The jalapeño and apple chimichurri pairs perfectly with the pork.
Reverse Sear Pork Rib Chops with Jalapeño & Green Apple Chimichurri recipe
Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken
Roasted to perfection and peppered with smoky paprika. Talk about a flavour-bomb!
Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken recipe
Orange & Chilli Glazed Chicken on Egg Noodles
Zesty orange meets chilli chicken — this dish has the perfect balance of flavours.
Orange & Chilli Glazed Chicken on Egg Noodles recipe
Hot ‘n Spicy Wings
Hot wings are a timeless classic for good reason. Best enjoyed with an ice cold beer.
Sticky ClemenGold, Chilli and Ginger Chicken Wings
Sweet and spicy charred chicken wings, that are quick and easy to prepare. The ClemenGold juice adds a delicious zesty flavour – definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Sticky ClemenGold, Chilli and Ginger Chicken Wings recipe
Sriracha Amber Ale Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Delicious grilled chicken wings tossed in a hot amber ale sauce and served with a creamy blue cheese dip.
Sriracha Amber Ale Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dip recipe
Tandoori Chicken Wings with Raita
Chicken wings with a spicy tandoori kick. Yum!
Tandoori Chicken Wings with Raita recipe
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Everybody loves chicken wings, and you can’t go wrong with classic and delicious buffalo-style wings.
Mexican-inspired Recipes
Experience maximum flavour with these Mexican-inspired recipes.
Chipotle Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole
Muy caliente! A vibrant dish that’s filled with flavour and packs a punch.
Chipotle Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole recipe
Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
These Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers are filled with spice and texture; they’re also the ultimate party or game-day snack.
Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers recipe
Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper Enchiladas
Spicy chorizo, caramelised roasted red peppers, all wrapped up and covered in melted cheese. This recipe is definitely a crowd-pleaser for some hungry bellies.
Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper Enchiladas recipe
Pulled Pork Nachos With Spicy Guacamole
Low ‘n slow pulled pork – is there anything better? Yes, the addition of spicy guac.
Pulled Pork Nachos With Spicy Guacamole recipe
Chilli Con Carne
This recipe is delicious, versatile and super easy to make. You can make it vegetarian and eat it with rice, nachos or tortillas — it’s even better the next day!
Tex-Mex Baby Marrow Chilli
A vegetarian version of Tex-Mex chilli, serve on its own, over nachos or in tacos, for a Mexican-inspired meal.
Mexican Tomato Soup
This spicy tomato soup has incredible flavour and belly-warming heat. Serve hot or cold, it’s delicious either way.
Tacos with Chilli Salsa and Guacamole
A Mexican classic – pile high with chilli salsa and don’t skimp on the guac; a little sour cream also works well.
Tacos with Chilli Salsa and Guacamole recipe
Curry, Spice and All Things Nice
It wouldn’t be a spicy food recipe round-up without some eye-poppingly hot curry.
Pork Neck Vindaloo
The curry you never knew you needed. Add as little or as much heat as you like.
Rogan Josh Lamb Shank Curry
Tender, comforting and spicy — what more could you want from a curry?
Rogan Josh Lamb Shank Curry recipe
Red Goan Fish Curry
A West Indian seafood curry full of exotic flavour and punch.
Lamb Shank Vindaloo
This dish is not for the faint hearted, only those who can withstand intense heat should attempt it. That being said, it is incredibly delicious and we highly recommend you train your palate to experience this spicy and classic Indian curry.
Spicy Seafood Recipes
Seafood meets spice right here.
Whole Baked Thai Style Fish
This Thai-style fish dish is packed with flavour.
Whole Baked Thai Style Fish recipe
Spicy Tomato & Garlic Prawns
Some spicy and saucy goodness is the best way to enjoy prawns.
Spicy Tomato & Garlic Prawns recipe
Spicy Fish Burgers with Kimchi
Try this delicious Asian-inspired seafood burger served on homemade steamed buns – a dish that will impress everyone!
Spicy Fish Burgers With Kimchi recipe
Spicy Fish Goujoms
Give your fish goujons a spicy twist with this spicy recipe. Delicious served with rosemary straw potato chips.
Asian-Inspired Recipes
Classic dishes from South-East Asia and Korea that will make your tastebuds zing.
Spicy Korean Drumsticks
Gochujang paste, ginger, honey and lime make the ultimate marinade for these drumsticks.
Spicy Korean Drumsticks recipe
Spicy Korean-inspired Pork & Potato Stew
The ultimate warming stew, with just the right amount of kick!
Spicy Korean-inspired Pork & Potato Stew recipe
Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils
A curry that packs a punch – the heat from the ginger, chilli is perfectly balanced by the addition of coconut milk in this spicy, filling and aromatic dish.
Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils recipe
Cheesy Pretzel Roll Sliders
Chilli crisp mayo dolloped atop wagyu sliders, hugged by pretzel buns – it doesn’t get more delicious than this!
Cheesy Pretzel Roll Sliders recipe
Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Rice paper rolls are a healthy alternative to pastry and wheat-based options. Serve with a spicy sauce for a flavour kick.
Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe
Kimchi
This fermented cabbage dish is a staple in Korean cuisine. Not only is it tasty but also great for your gut health, and really rewarding to make.
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