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Spicy Food Countries

Spicy Food Countries: compare 19 countries on 1 metric.

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19 countries
AngolaPiri-piri Chicken
ChinaKung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles, Gan Guo, Chuanbei Liangfen, Gan Bao Chicken, Kashgar Kebabs, Suan Cai Yu, Saliva Chicken, Sichuan Hot Pot, Mao shi hong shao rou, Hunan Spicy Beef, Chongqing Hot Pot, Suān Là Fěn, Yu Xiang Tofu
EthiopiaDoro Wat, Tibs, Shiro, Kitfo, Siga Wat
GhanaShito, Red Red, Kelewele, Chichinga
IndiaVindaloo Curry, Biryanis, Madras, Jalfrezi, Chicken Chettinad, Laal Maas, Rista, Andhra Chili Chicken
IndonesiaRendang, Sambal, Bebek Mandura, Seblak
ItalyPenne all’arrabbiata,
JamaicaJerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jamaican Oxtail, Curry Goat/ Mutton/ Chicken, Fish Escovitch, Ackee And Saltfish
MalaysiaNasi Lemak, Laksa, Sambal Belacan, Beef rendang, Ayam Goreng, Satay
MexicoHabanero Peppers, Smoky Chipotle Peppers, Serrano, Guajillo, Pasilla, Mulato, Shrimp aguachiles, Burritos, Tacos, Chilate De Pollo, Chimichanga. Enchiladas
MozambiquePiri-piri Chicken
NigeriaSuya, Ofada stew, Ata rod, Egusi
SenegalMafé
South AfricaBiltong, Peri-peri Chili, Bunny Chow
South KoreaGochujang, Kimchi, Dakdoritang, Donkatsu, Buldak Ramen, Maeun Jokbal, Dakbal
Sri LankaLunu Miris, Black Meat Curry, Kottu, Koas Ata Kaly Pol Curry
ThailandTom Yum soup, Kua Kling, Kaeng Tai Pla, Som Tam, Pad Ka Prao, Laab, Gaeng Kua Kling,
TurkeyAdana Kebab
United StatesChili Con Carne, Enchiladas, Jalapeno-Stuffed Beef Burgers, Buffalo Wings (The southern US has a vibrant food culture that often mixes Native American influences with European and Mexican dishes.)

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Where does this spicy food countries data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Top 10 Countries with the Spiciest Food - Worldwide Interpreting and Translation; Countries with Spiciest Food - Pedal Chile; World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try - CNN Travel; The Top 9 Countries That Eat “Spiciest” Food! - Spice Rally.

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