Beyond Cayenne: 6 Ways to Add Spicy Heat to Any Dish
I love cayenne, don’t get me wrong. It adds a fantastic heat to any dish from scrambled eggs to curry. It’s just that sometimes I get a little bored of seeing “cayenne, optional” listed in recipes and need a reminder that there are other spices and seasonings out there that can give these dishes some serious kick.
I’ll bet most of these seasonings are living in your fridge or cupboard right now, just waiting for to jump in and save the day. You might not think you can add Sriracha hot sauce to an Italian tomato sauce, but why not? It’s just dinner! And by playing around with spices, you might discover a fantastic combination you never would have tried if you’d stuck to the recipe.
For adding heat to any dish, these are the spices and seasonings I turn to most often:
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Red Pepper Flakes
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Tabasco
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These are the biggies in my kitchen. What are your favorite ways to add spicy heat to a dish?