Asians dishes have a unique element of spice that distinguishes them from other cultural dishes. In recent times, these dishes have gained global popularity and here is a list of top four spicy Asian dishes that are not only delicious but quite easy to make.
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Fish Fragrant Eggplants (Yuxiangqiezi)
A Chinese dish by origin; this dish is full of pungent spices and sauces. The surprising part about this dish is that although it is called fish fragrant eggplants it does not taste or even smell like fish. The eggplants are prepared separately while a sauce is also added during the cooking process. The sauce ingredients include cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, soya sauce and chicken stock. You can either deep fry or stir fry the contents based upon your preference. It is usually eaten with rice so that the spicy taste can be offset partially. The dish is known to be extremely spicy and can bring tears to one’s eyes.
Buldak (Fire Chicken)
Buldak is a Korean dish that is made from chicken, which is spiced up in a unique manner. The dish contains “capsaicin” in a large quantity. Although the dish is termed as being extremely spicy, the ingredients are highly beneficial for health. Intake of this dish can reduce stress levels and accelerate the working of blood vessels. The basic ingredients of the dish are Korean rice cakes and chicken. A sauce is made that combines pepper, garlic, chili paste and powder along with soya sauce. The chicken is cut halfway and it is then fried with Korean rice cakes and the sauce. This dish is served with egg casserole or overcooked rice and beer.
Jjambbong (Seafood Noodles)
Jjanbbong is a red noodle sou, whose origins can be traced back to the Korean and Chinese culture. The dish requires minimal effort and time. You can either use fresh noodles readily available in the market or sphagettis. Chicken stock is added to the dish to bring a rich taste whereas seafood, vegetables and pork is also added in form of small pieces. The natural ingredients create a perfect combination for a healthy dose of soup with rich spicy flavors.
Tandoori Chicken (Indian Cuisine)
The dish is known throughout Asia and is eaten in many countries especially India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Initially, the chicken is marinated by covering it with yoghurt and adding “tandoori masala” along with Kashmir powder. For a spicier flavor you can also add higher amounts of turmeric. The marinated chicken is left for a while after which it can either be cooked, baked or barbequed to produce different variations to the dish. Within Asian, Tandoori Chicken is served as the main meal along with bread whereas in western parts it is also served as a starter.
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Growing up with Mexican food in El Paso, I thought I knew all there was to know about spicy foods! My friend thought that she’d take me down a notch and humble me. Always up to a challenge, I thought I’d come out on top when I saw eggplant! I’m telling you, I have NEVER had anything as spicy as Fish Fragrant Eggplants! Since then, I’ve begun trying other Asian dishes known for their spice, and I can honestly say that Mexican spice doesn’t even START to compare to it!
Of these, I’ve only had Tandoori chicken — yum, now I want it! Buldak sounds interesting. I’m a slightly picky eater but I think that’s a dish I’d love. Stress relief is just an added benefit to a yummy meal. Although the descriptions of the other two might make me hesitant, I think I’d like to at least try them. I love spicy foods.