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Indian cuisine is known around the world for being spicy. Most of the dishes in Indian cuisine have an above-average level of spice. This is the reason why Indian people also have a high spice tolerance. But other than Indian cuisine, there are a lot of dishes from the cuisines of other parts of the world that are extremely spicy as well. Some dishes are so spicy that people don't even try tasting them in the first place. Spicy dishes have been a topic of discussion for a long time.
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As the spice threshold varies from person to person, people are not able to come up with a mutual list of the spiciest dishes in the world. However, some dishes are spicier than the regular dishes. In this article, one will find a collection of some of the hottest and spiciest dishes from different parts of the world. One bite is enough to make one's eyes water and body sweat.
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* Tom Yum
Tom Yum is a popular dish from Thailand, which is considered an extremely spicy soup. From its outer look, it looks like a normal and simple soup filled with vegetables and a lot of protein. However, Tom Yum exceeds everyone's expectations when it comes to spice level. It is unfathomably spicy and is made from a mixture of a lot of exotic Thai spices. Many people have explained its flavour as a mixture of habanero sauce and scotch bonnet pepper. Only a few people can complete a whole bowl of this soup.
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* Phaal Curry
Phaal Curry is a popular curry from India which contains different types of peppers. The very famous Bhut Jolokia, which is considered one of the spiciest peppers in the world, is used to prepare this dish. In many restaurants, people have to sign a proper form of consent before trying this dish. This goes on to explain the level of spice and heat in this dish. Just like other dishes on the list, not many people can continue eating this dish after a bite.
* Sichuan Hot Pot
Sichuan Hot Pot is a popular dish from China and is also considered one of the spiciest dishes in the world. People in China call it the spiciest dish in their country, and it is prepared with a mixture of a lot of spicy peppers and oil that is also extracted from peppers. Only brave people who have a spice threshold that is higher than average dare to try this dish.
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* Goanese Vindaloo Curry
Another Indian dish on this list is Goanese Vindaloo Curry. Although subtler versions of this dish are also available, the authentic Portuguese curry is made by using a lot of garlic, peppers, and red wine. In India, it is made in an improvised version by using Indian red chilli peppers, vinegar, and some coconut. Its striking red colour is a testament to its fiery and hot flavours. In its most authentic form, the Goanese Vindaloo Curry is extremely spicy.
* Daro Wat
Daro Wat is a special dish from Ethiopia, which is also a stew-like dish, which is made from a lot of local spices, such as paprika, dried red chillies, cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and some other spices. It is an extremely spicy dish that is served with some lentils, chicken, eggs, and green vegetables like beans and spinach. The dish is often slow-cooked so that it absorbs all the flavours of spices.
* Papa A La Huancaina
Papa A La Huancaina is the most deceptive dish on the list, as it doesn't look spicy at all. It has very subtle colours and doesn't even give a hint of spiciness from its outlook. The dish is made from Amarillo chilli peppers, which are considered one of the spiciest chilli peppers in the world. These papers add an unparalleled level of spice to the dish and make it one of the spiciest dishes in the world. It is generally served with some lettuce leaves and boiled eggs.
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* Kimchi Jjigae
Kimchi is a staple in South Korea and is used to instantly enhance the flavour of any dish. But the spiciest version of kimchi is not everyone's cup of tea. Generally, the kimchi that is available in stores and restaurants is a moderate version of kimchi. Kimchi Jijgae is probably the hottest kimchi ever and is extremely spicy for most people.
