THE COLLECTION · 14 RECIPES
14 Pepper and Chile Recipes with a Little Heat
Find globally inspired recipes featuring pepper and chile. Open any dish to see its full ingredients, timing, and cooking steps.
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- Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet
- Amritsari Ajwain-Spiced Chicken Thighs
- Amritsari Crispy Spiced Fish Fry
- Asam Pedas Daging
- Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)
- Balochi Salted Lamb Skillet With Green Chili And Black Pepper
- Bengali Coconut Spiced Prawn Skillet
- Bengali Golden Moong Dal With Sweet Potato
- Bengali Slow-Braised Spiced Beef Kosha
- Bengali Spiced Chana Dal Cakes In Cumin Tomato Gravy
- Braised Spicy Mackerel With Daikon Radish
- Cantonese Ginger-Scallion Steamed Halibut
- Chitwan Style Pan-Seared Beef Taas
- Citrus Soy Braised Beef Mechado
01 / Afghan · 40 MINUTES
Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet
Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.
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02 / Punjabi · 40 MINUTES
Amritsari Ajwain-Spiced Chicken Thighs
Crispy-edged chicken thighs coated in a vibrant marinate of carom seeds, tart pomegranate powder, yogurt, and golden spices.
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03 / Indian Punjabi · 35 MINUTES
Amritsari Crispy Spiced Fish Fry
Golden, fragrant fish fillets coated in carom seed and gram flour batter, shallow-fried for a crisp exterior and succulent interior.
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04 / Malaysian · 60 MINUTES
Asam Pedas Daging
A vibrant Melaka-style tangy and spicy tamarind beef stew simmered with tender okra, garlic, and fragrant lemongrass.
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05 / Indonesian · 45 MINUTES
Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)
Poached chicken breast shredded and sautéed with aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and fresh lime juice for a bright Balinese staple.
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06 / Pakistani · 60 MINUTES
Balochi Salted Lamb Skillet With Green Chili And Black Pepper
Inspired by the minimalist Namkeen Gosht of Balochistan, tender cubes of lamb shoulder are braised with garlic and green chilies, then seared in their own juices and finished with coarse black pepper.
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07 / Bengali Inspired · 30 MINUTES
Bengali Coconut Spiced Prawn Skillet
Succulent prawns lightly seared and finished in a rich, sweet-spiced coconut milk sauce infused with cinnamon and cardamom.
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08 / Indian Bengali · 45 MINUTES
Bengali Golden Moong Dal With Sweet Potato
A comforting, aromatic Bengali lentil stew made by dry-roasting yellow moong dal and simmering it with sweet potatoes and green peas, finished with a ghee and cumin tempering.
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09 / Bengali · 70 MINUTES
Bengali Slow-Braised Spiced Beef Kosha
A rich, caramel-hued Bengali beef curry cooked low and slow with deeply caramelized onions, whisked yogurt, and aromatic warm spices.
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10 / Indian (Bengali) · 55 MINUTES
Bengali Spiced Chana Dal Cakes In Cumin Tomato Gravy
Steamed and seared split yellow pea diamond cakes simmered in a savory cumin and tomato gravy, a beloved vegetarian Bengali classic known as Dhokar Dalna.
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11 / Korean inspired · 45 MINUTES
Braised Spicy Mackerel With Daikon Radish
Tender mackerel fillets braised over soft, savory daikon radish slices in a punchy garlic and chili broth.
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12 / Chinese · 25 MINUTES
Cantonese Ginger-Scallion Steamed Halibut
Delicate halibut fillets gently steamed and finished with fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and a pour of hot oil to unlock maximum flavor.
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13 / Nepalese · 40 MINUTES
Chitwan Style Pan-Seared Beef Taas
An iconic Nepalese pan-seared marinated beef dish seasoned with mustard oil, warm spices, and tongue-tingling timur pepper.
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14 / Filipino · 75 MINUTES
Citrus Soy Braised Beef Mechado
A savory Filipino beef stew braised in rich tomato sauce, brightened with calamansi juice and soy sauce, and cooked with tender potatoes and bell peppers.
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