spicy
This red pepper gives Buffalo wings their kick.
What is cayenne?
Italians love this doughy dish topped with sauce and cheese.
What is pizza?
Bees make this natural sweetener.
What is honey?
This Japanese dish features raw fish served over rice.
What is sushi?
This sense is most responsible for how we perceive flavor.
What is smell?
A fiery Indian dish made with chili, garlic, and ginger.
What is vindaloo?
A rich stew made in Louisiana with roux, seafood, and sausage.
What is gumbo?
An Italian dessert made from coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa.
What is tiramisu?
In Thailand, durian is known as the “king of” this food category.
What is fruit?
The world’s most expensive spice, derived from crocus flowers.
What is saffron?
This small but mighty pepper rates highest on the Scoville scale.
What is the Carolina Reaper?
Japan’s ramen is known for this flavor-packed liquid base.
What is broth?
French custard dessert with a caramelized sugar top.
What is crème brûlée?
A Filipino delicacy: a fertilized duck egg with a partially formed embryo.
What is balut?
This nut is technically a legume.
What is the peanut?
This spicy Korean side dish is made of fermented cabbage.
What is kimchi?
This Middle Eastern chickpea dip is creamy, garlicky, and perfect with pita.
What is hummus?
This nutty Middle Eastern pastry is layered with phyllo dough and honey.
What is baklava?
Escargot, a French delicacy, is made from these creatures.
What are snails?
The chemical that makes chili peppers spicy.
What is capsaicin?
Mexican sauce combining chili peppers, spices, and chocolate.
What is mole?
A Spanish dish of rice, saffron, and seafood.
What is paella?
A tropical fruit that’s both sweet and tangy, often used in salsa.
What is mango?
This Icelandic dish of fermented shark is known for its strong smell.
What is hákarl?
This umami-rich ingredient is made from fermented soybeans.
What is soy sauce?