You think you know spicy? Chances are those hot wings you get from your local pub won’t stand up to these dishes, which have been called the spiciest foods in the world. Check them out:
Phaal (Phall) Curry, Southern India - features at least 10 different peppers, one of which has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World records as the most potent pepper on earth.
Pork Vindaloo, Goa, India - Also features the world’s most potent peppers, along with other chilies and peppers from the area.
Hot Suicide Wings, Chicago, Ill. - People wishing to attempt to eat these wings are asked to sign a disclaimer. The sauce is made from the Red Savina habanero, also known as the Dominican Devil’s Tongue pepper and the Ball of Fire pepper.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Jamaica - The spicy red Scotch bonnet features prominently in many Caribbean dishes, and doesn’t disappoint in the hot department of this dish.
Devil Pork Curry, Malacca, Malaysia - The area from which this dish hails was a major stop along spice trading routes in the 16th century. The most potent ingredient here is the birds-eye (or Thai) chili pepper.
Neua Pad Prik (Thai Pepper Steak), Thailand - Also features the birds-eye chili pepper, which is found in many dishes in the region.
Hot Pot, Sichuan Province, China - The Sichuan “flower” pepper produces a numbing sensation when eaten.
Frango Piri-Piri (Chicken Peri-Peri), Angola, Mozambique, and South Africa - The African devil, a.k.a. the red piri-piri – a type of bird-eye pepper – provides the kick in this recipe, and is found in various recipes throughout Africa.
Papas a la Huancaína, Peru - This recipe features the hottest chili pepper in the region, the Ají amarillo pepper.
Kimchi Jjigae, South Korea - Dried red chili peppers combined with the pickling process make this dish near lethal.
Burger King is pulling an ad they have for their “Texican whopper,” that featured a tall American cowboy next to a short Mexican draped in his country’s flag. The image of the Mexican flag is protected under national law, and the country’s ambassador argues that the representation in this ad campaign is an inappropriate display of this image.
The ads had been released in Europe, where the chain’s new Tex-Mex style burger - featuring chili and spicy mayonnaise – was being unveiled. The ads were meant to showcase this combination of flavors. The ads are being pulled “out of respect for the Mexican culture and its people,” and “as soon as commercially possible.” Read more…
See the ad for yourself:
The finished burger weighs four pounds and clocks in at 4,800 calories. Here’s what you can look forward to in Whitecaps’ Fifth Third Burger:
Start with an 8-inch sesame seed bun that requires 1 pound of dough and is made specially for the Whitecaps by Nantucket Baking Co. of Grand Rapids.
Spoon on nearly a cup of chili and place five one-third pound hamburger patties on top of that. (Get it, 5/3 pounds of beef for the Fifth Third Burger?)
Add five slices of American cheese and liberal doses of salsa, nacho cheese and Fritos. Top it off with lettuce, tomato and sour cream, and you have a burger that can be sliced with a pizza cutter and feed four people for $20. Jalapenos are optional.
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It’s important to try to keep your immunity at its best during the cold and flu season. Here are some foods that could help you stay healthy:
1300+ - If you’re not eating enough calories, you’re not giving your health a fighting chance. Women should get at least 1300 calories daily.
Get your cruciferous veggies: Broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts.
Snack on nuts - Almonds and sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, and this vitamin may help reduce the length of colds. Brazil nuts contain selenium, which helps the body fight off disease.
Eat yogurt - Helps the immune system, through the digestive track.
Sip green tea - Stimulates T-cells that stimulate the immune system.
Open a can of tomato soup - Lycopene in tomatoes acts as an antioxidant, which, again, boosts the immune system.
Spice it up! - Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, also boosts immunity.
Get your fats - While low-fat is healthy, make sure you’re getting Omega3 and Omega6 from foods such as salmon, sardines, flaxseed, safflower oil, and eggs.
Trucker and aspiring chef Andrew Lee, 33, died after eating a chili he had made. He and a friend had a bet to make the spiciest chili they could, then to eat it. Lee ate the chili, went to bed, became very itchy all over, and was found dead in the morning. It is still unclear how he died, but a heart attack is a possible cause. Read more…
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