10 Super Spicy Recipes to Try This Summer

Try these 10 super spicy recipes this summer, if you think you can handle it.

June 8, 2014

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Struggling with how to keep cool this summer? Ironically enough, a little bit of spice may be your ticket to chilling out. Though eating spicy dishes initially makes you sweat, after it evaporates you're amazingly cooled down. While we’re by no means experts on this phenomenon, we can help you reap the benefits. To start, we’ve gathered a list of the 10 spiciest recipes we could find. And for you overachievers, try your hand at DIY Sriracha first.

Spicy Shrimp

We love Sriracha's heat, which is warm, lasting, and assertive without being overbearing. Get the recipe on Food52.

Ethiopian-Inspired Spicy Chicken Stew

This one-pot chicken dinner, with its range of thrumming spices and its hard-boiled eggs, is a breath of fresh air for your weeknight meals. Get the recipe on Food52.

Sri Lankan Pol Sambol

We added some extra hot Indian red chili powder that we had at hand and it made the dish pack quite a punch. Get the recipe on Food52.

Spicy Thai Steak Salad

This spiciness is spot on; hot enough without singeing your taste buds. Get the recipe on Food52.

Kimchi Fried Rice

If you're still undecided about kimchi, this dish is for you. Get the recipe on Food52.

Chilaquiles Verdes

We loveI how the tortillas thicken this dish, and how the flavors meld together, even though you can still detect each ingredient. Get the recipe on Food52.

Chicken Vindaloo Vesuvius

The spiciness builds with each bite, but is mellowed out by the cashew cream. Get the recipe on Food52.

Sichuan Dan-Dan Noodles

Dan-Dan noodles are a fast and fresh option for people who love spicy, sweet, and tangy cooking. Get the recipe on Food52.

Carne Asada con Rajas

We want to make this spicy, simple, comforting meal all year-round. Get the recipe on Food52.

Spicy Korean-Style Gochujang Meatballs

We know they're a classic, but let's face it: Your meatballs are probably stuck in a white-bread rut. This is how you break them out of it. Get the recipe on Food52.