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Spicy Food Countries
Spicy Food Countries: compare 19 countries on 1 metric.
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19 countries
Angola | Piri-piri Chicken |
China | Kung 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 |
Ethiopia | Doro Wat, Tibs, Shiro, Kitfo, Siga Wat |
Ghana | Shito, Red Red, Kelewele, Chichinga |
India | Vindaloo Curry, Biryanis, Madras, Jalfrezi, Chicken Chettinad, Laal Maas, Rista, Andhra Chili Chicken |
Indonesia | Rendang, Sambal, Bebek Mandura, Seblak |
Italy | Penne all’arrabbiata, |
Jamaica | Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jamaican Oxtail, Curry Goat/ Mutton/ Chicken, Fish Escovitch, Ackee And Saltfish |
Malaysia | Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Sambal Belacan, Beef rendang, Ayam Goreng, Satay |
Mexico | Habanero Peppers, Smoky Chipotle Peppers, Serrano, Guajillo, Pasilla, Mulato, Shrimp aguachiles, Burritos, Tacos, Chilate De Pollo, Chimichanga. Enchiladas |
Mozambique | Piri-piri Chicken |
Nigeria | Suya, Ofada stew, Ata rod, Egusi |
Senegal | Mafé |
South Africa | Biltong, Peri-peri Chili, Bunny Chow |
South Korea | Gochujang, Kimchi, Dakdoritang, Donkatsu, Buldak Ramen, Maeun Jokbal, Dakbal |
Sri Lanka | Lunu Miris, Black Meat Curry, Kottu, Koas Ata Kaly Pol Curry |
Thailand | Tom Yum soup, Kua Kling, Kaeng Tai Pla, Som Tam, Pad Ka Prao, Laab, Gaeng Kua Kling, |
Turkey | Adana Kebab |
United States | Chili 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.) |
Quick answers
- 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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