Too Hot to Handle? Tips to fix food that is too spicy
Add peanut butter to dishes like stir-fries, curries, chilis, and stews to reduce spiciness and add flavour. You can also try cashew or almond butter.
If you have more ingredients, add them to your recipe to balance the spiciness. Good options are broth, canned beans, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, avocados, coconut milk, and cooked rice.
Use dairy like sour cream, yoghurt, or milk to calm down spicy dishes. Full-fat dairy works best. If it's a tomato-based dish, cheese can also help.
Sweet ingredients like sugar, honey, or extra tomato sauce can reduce spiciness.
A squeeze of lemon or lime or a bit of vinegar can also help. They add flavour and reduce spiciness.
Add rice, pasta, or bread to your meal to make it heartier and reduce spiciness.
Try adding cucumber slices to your spicy dish for a cooling effect.
Use coconut milk or cream to make your dish less spicy and give it a tropical taste.
Creamy avocados can also reduce the heat and make your dish tastier.
Sprinkle fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, or basil to add a cooling touch to your dish and balance the heat.