Recipes tagged with « Spicy »
Spicy Aioli Twist
A creamy, spicy aioli sauce with swapped ingredients and adjusted consistency. Uses chipotle mayo instead of plain, lime juice replaces water for brightness. Quick whisk method. Adds depth and heat without overpowering. Versatile with grilled meats, bowls, sandwiches. Whisk until the texture thickens but still pourable. Balance acidity and spice by tasting mid-mix. Chill briefly to let flavors marry. Handles substitutions: Greek yogurt for mayo, hot sauce for sriracha. Visually, a pale orange with flecks. Aroma hints smokiness and citrus. No fuss, just bold.
Twisted Griot du Agrikol
A deep-flavored Haitian pork stew where shoulder meat simmers slow in citrus and bold heat, then crisps up fried. Uses chicken broth and tamarind juice instead of beef and orange. Aromatics bouquet changes to chives and cilantro. Scotch bonnet stays, replaced one herb. A layered, tactile method teaching temperature and texture cues over strict clocks. Ideal for those who know pork needs patience. Crunch from frying seals all those stewed notes. Garnish options expand traditional sides with fried plantain chips.
Spicy Shrimp Pizza Twist
A fiery shrimp pizza featuring thick crust, a punchy tomato sauce with chili flakes and fresh herbs, topped with sautéed shrimp infused with garlic and white wine. Uses mozzarella and a blend of parmesan for a sharper finish. The dough is portioned for medium pizzas with a cornmeal dusted crust baked on a hot pizza stone. Step-by-step guide prioritizes look, smell, and texture cues for doneness. Substitute shrimp with scallops or firm fish for variation. Slightly adjusted timing and ingredient proportions create balance without losing bite.
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Burgers
Crispy air-fried chicken thighs coated in crunchy cereal and spices. Two sauces—Buffalo butter reduced with brown sugar and cider vinegar, and a chunky blue cheese dip with mayo, sour cream, herbs, garlic, lemon, honey, and optional celery. Optional quick-pickled red onions. Brioche buns toasted, layered with lettuce, spicy-sauced chicken, pickled onions, and blue cheese crumble. Balanced heat, tang, crunch. Slightly smoky, herbaceous, spicy, creamy contrast. Ready in around 1 hour 15 minutes for four servings.
Smoky Red Bean Tacos
Dry red beans soaked overnight, cooked low and slow with a mix of spices including yellow curry, smoked paprika swapped for ancho chili, and toasted fennel replacing cumin. Braised with fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle in adobo, honey, and fresh lime juice. Served in warm tortillas with crunchy julienned radishes, fresh cilantro, pickled onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Roasting time adjusted for texture. Batching and soaking help layers build. A citrus twist in the finish. Bright, smoky, and spicy. Vegan if feta omitted. Balanced between heat, sweet, tang, and herbaceous tones.
Spicy Chicken Tomato Corn Soup
A hearty soup combining shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and sweet corn with smoky chipotle and ground coriander. Sautéed onions and garlic form the base. Simmered in chicken broth, finished with fresh green onions and crunchy tortilla chip topping. Adapted with reduced corn quantity and swapped cumin for coriander and olive oil for avocado oil. Slight cooking time adjustment for deeper flavors.
Orange Chili BBQ Marinade
Citrus tang with a spicy twist. Reduced juice, more honey. Swap tomato paste for smoky chipotle sauce and chili powder for smoked paprika. Add fresh ginger for warmth. Uses a mix of bold flavors. Marinating time shortened to 6 hours. Works best on chicken breasts or firm tofu. Garlic and orange zest remain, but balanced with altered depths. A tangy-sweet-slightly smoky combo that packs a kick.
Spicy Pork Shrimp Ramen
Noodles simmered with spicy pork and shrimp in a savory broth. Adjusted quantities, swapped corn for snap peas and added chili paste for heat. Steps shuffled for efficiency. Cooking times tweaked slightly for optimal texture. Fresh cilantro optional. Four servings.