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Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
11 min
Total
36 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

By mariad3

Telur Balado (Spicy Chile Sauce with Eggs)

Telur Balado (Spicy Chile Sauce with Eggs)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Deep fry the eggs in the hot oil until they are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the chile peppers, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, and shrimp paste in a food processor; blend into a paste. Add in peanut oil. Process again until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the chile pepper mixture into the skillet. Stir the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Add the fried eggs to the mixture, turning to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

By Rani Rasfiardha

Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew)

Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew)

3.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
67 min
Total
92 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, galangal, and chile peppers in a food processor; process spices into a coarse paste.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spice paste; cook and stir until sizzling and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; stir to coat with spices, about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Cover and simmer stew until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir vinegar, sugar, and salt into the pot. Continue to cook, covered, until sauce reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes more.

By shakiraayden

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Skewers

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Skewers

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
8 min
Total
98 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork belly, 1 red chile pepper, lemongrass, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon MSG, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and five-spice powder in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until marinated, 1 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 red chile pepper, lime juice, 5 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon MSG together in a bowl. Let sit until dipping sauce flavors meld, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour in water.
  3. 3 Thread the marinated pork belly onto bamboo skewers.
  4. 4 Preheat grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook pork skewers, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the dipping sauce.

By Nguyen Duc Cuong

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chile peppers in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chile, fresh red chile pepper, garlic, onion, and ginger in a blender to a paste.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chile paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the water, adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no the chicken longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

By phoenixfyre

Malaysian Beef Rendang

Malaysian Beef Rendang

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the coconut in a dry wok, stirring continuously until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Using a blender or a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, and lemon grass to a thick paste.
  3. 3 Grind the coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg.
  4. 4 Using the wok, fry the shallot paste in a little oil for a few minutes. Add the ground coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add beef; cook over a medium heat for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until meat is browned.
  5. 5 Stir in sugar, coconut, cloves, cinnamon stick, coconut milk , and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has gone and the meat is tender (about 1 hour). Season with salt to taste.

By Trevor Hobson

Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound into a paste.
  2. 2 Combine chicken with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Once the chicken is fully boiled, fry the chicken in the skillet until it's golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 For the sambal (chili sauce) heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Move to a mortar and pestle and add lime juice, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and lemon basil. Pound everything into a paste.
  5. 5 Place the sambal (chile sauce) at the bottom of a serving plate and place the chicken on top of the dish.

By deravi

Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
  2. 2 Combine red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped and combined. Pour marinade into the freezer bag , making sure chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
  4. 4 Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and caramelized on the outside and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into thick slices using a sharp knife.
  5. 5 Place sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in water and fish sauce, followed by garlic and chile pepper. Allow flavors to settle, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.

By kimmi

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Shrimp Pancakes)

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Shrimp Pancakes)

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Marinate the shrimp and pork loin with the fish sauce and MSG in a glass or ceramic bowl for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix rice flour, water, coconut milk, green onions, and saffron powder.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Drop 1/4 of the rice flour mixture and fry a large, thin pancake until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes.. Put 1/4 of the shrimp and pork mixture on the pancake. Reduce heat to medium, add 1/4 of the bean sprouts and basil, flip, and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold pancake in half and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
  4. 4 Mix lime juice, fish sauce, water, sugar, red chiles, garlic, and MSG for sauce together. To eat, roll the pancakes up together in a mustard green leaf and dip in the sauce.

By MrMe

Kadai Chicken

Kadai Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened and reduced, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until it is dark red and sauce thickens and starts to stick to the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.

By priya

Aaron's Amazing Simple Beans

Aaron's Amazing Simple Beans

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with about 1 quart water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine beans, 1 quart water, preserved lemon, sugar, black pepper, red chile pepper, bay leaf, garlic powder, and anise seed in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover stockpot, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove lemon, bay leaf, and red chile pepper from bean mixture. Mash about 10% of the beans against the sides of the stockpot using the back of a spoon. Cover stockpot and simmer for 45 minutes more.
  4. 4 Remove cover from stockpot and simmer beans until beans are thickened and water is evaporated, about 15 minutes more.

By ACONTORER

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomatillos, red chile peppers, and California chile pods in a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet; cook in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If chiles start to get too dark, transfer to a blender or the bowl of a food processor.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
  4. 4 Combine tomatillos and chiles in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt; add to skillet with chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cyber Pana

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place snapper on a large plate; squeeze juice of 1 lemon onto each side and inside cavity. Set snapper aside to marinate, about 10 minutes. Combine soy sauce, butter, and ginger in a small bowl. Mix remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, chives, chile pepper, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet to smoking hot over medium-high heat. Cook snapper until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side.
  4. 4 Place snapper on preheated grill; brush with soy mixture on each side. Grill, basting occasionally with soy mixture, until snapper flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Transfer snapper to serving platter. Pour tomato mixture over snapper to serve.

By ELevo

Island Jump-Up Ribs

Island Jump-Up Ribs

4.3

Prep
40 min
Cook
70 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ribs into a large saucepan. Cover with cold water, then place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 40 minutes, then drain, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the honey, coconut milk, and lime juice. Stir in the lime zest, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, green onions, and salt. Toss the ribs with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate overnight, turning on occasion.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Arrange the ribs in a shallow baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

By CRUMBSNATCHER

Mango Salsa Chicken

Mango Salsa Chicken

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 TO MAKE SALSA: In a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, cilantro, green bell pepper and red chile pepper. Put aside until serving time.
  2. 2 Lightly pound the chicken breasts with a mallet to flatten. Beat the egg and milk together. Then coat them in the egg/milk mixture then the breadcrumbs. Chill for 1/2 hour.
  3. 3 Saute the chicken in olive oil until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain and serve with the mango salsa. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

By Emma

Stir-Fried Taiwanese Cabbage

Stir-Fried Taiwanese Cabbage

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Add cabbage and chile pepper; stir quickly, mixing in garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until cabbage becomes translucent and volume is reduced by half, but without it losing texture, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar and season with salt.

By lutzflcat

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add garlic to the oil and cook until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chile pepper and stir together, reducing the temperature to medium-low. Continue stirring. The garlic should never become dark brown or crispy. If this has happened, the garlic is burnt and no longer appropriate for consumption.
  4. 4 Drain the pasta, reserving at least 1 cup pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the oil mixture, still on medium-low heat. Stir or toss until all the spaghetti is well coated. Add 3/4 of the bottarga and stir to mix with the spaghetti, adding the reserved pasta water to hydrate as needed. There should be a little "sauce" when serving but not soupy.
  5. 5 Divide onto 4 plates and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest; squeeze lemon juice over and sprinkle remaining bottarga on top right before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Balinese Chicken Wings

Balinese Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garlic, chile pepper, shallot, turmeric, and kosher salt; bruise with a mortar and pestle, or with the flat side of a cleaver. Place into a bowl, and stir in brown sugar, and olive oil. Toss chicken wings with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss the chicken wings again to recoat in marinade, then spread out onto prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until deep, golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By CHEYENNIGANS

Spicy Garlic Salmon

Spicy Garlic Salmon

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium baking dish with aluminum foil; lightly grease foil.
  2. 2 Grind garlic, chile pepper, and olive oil together with a mortar and pestle. Add lime juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper; mix until a thick paste forms.
  3. 3 Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish; coat with mustard paste.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon easily flakes with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Natalie

Chinese Peppered Green Beans

Chinese Peppered Green Beans

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Annabel

Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro

Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Place red snapper skin-side down in the baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with garlic, garlic salt, and red pepper. Spread cilantro evenly over the fish; squeeze lime evenly on top.
  2. 2 Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt butter and pour evenly over the fish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with juices spooned over the fish, if desired.

By mslisa

South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bitter gourd rings in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt to coat. Microwave, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the gourds and asafoetida powder. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add besan, ground red chile, and coriander; cook and stir until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Add jaggery; mix well.

By LucksMe

Savory Brined Pork Chops

Savory Brined Pork Chops

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack about 1/2 of the peppercorns. Add peppercorns, salt, sugar, garlic, and mustard to boiling water. Mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are dissolved. Slowly add vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice until blended. Pour mixture into a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
  2. 2 Add ice if the brine is hotter thank lukewarm. Add pork chops, cover, and marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil, garlic, pepper, and chile powder in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from the brine and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes per side. Flip chops, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook, checking for doneness every 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes more.

By June Brown

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) set to the Sauté function. Add carrots, celery, onion, and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, potatoes, kale, and zucchini. Pour in vegetable broth, add bay leaf, and stir to combine.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid; select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 10 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with lemon zest and parsley.

By Chuck Minor

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Noodle Bowl)

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Noodle Bowl)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add noodles, and cover.
  2. 2 Peel and discard tough outer leaves from lemongrass. Roughly chop pale inner stalk and transfer to a food processor; pulse until minced, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring chicken broth to a boil in another large pot. Add lemongrass, chicken, mushrooms, red chile pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in coconut milk, ginger, fish sauce, and garlic. Simmer soup gently until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken to a cutting board; slice thinly and return to the pot. Stir in lime juice and sugar.
  5. 5 Drain noodles and divide among serving bowls. Ladle soup on top. Garnish with a lime wedge, green onions, and basil.

By Lux

Sichuan Cucumber Salad

Sichuan Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add red chile peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
  2. 2 Mix ground chile peppers, soy sauce, spring onion, sesame oil, hot chile oil, brown sugar, garlic, black vinegar, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make dressing.
  3. 3 Place cucumbers on a serving plate. Pour dressing on top and toss well. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.

By Chelsea

Pork for Tamales

Pork for Tamales

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim fat from pork butt. Cut into chunks and place in a large saucepan. Add water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns and chile pepper. Bring to a boil; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Drain broth, let meat cool and shred with a fork. Refrigerate overnight if desired.

By TK

Bug Lady Tofu Pate

Bug Lady Tofu Pate

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap soft tofu in cheese cloth. Place over a medium bowl, and press to drain as much liquid as possible.
  2. 2 Place tofu in a medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, garlic powder, white pepper, mustard, seasoning salt, nutritional yeast, paprika, orange bell pepper, red chile pepper, celery, parsley, cilantro, dill weed and garlic. Blend until smooth. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By ZEWALT