The chemistry of sweet heat
Ancient roots of sweet heat
Global champions of sweet-and-spicy
The modern swicy invasion
alicecooks Korea ferments chili peppers and soybeans to create traditional gochujang paste.
alicecooks Sort iconic dishes to discover which countries rule the world of sweet and spicy flavors.
alicecooks North African Tagines
With sweet golden fruit and warm Ras el Hanout, this slow-braised clay pot takes the tastiest route.
alicecooks Since the late 18th century, Koreans have fermented crimson gochujang paste in outdoor clay pots called jangdok to balance sweet and fiery flavors.
What traditional, semi-porous Korean earthenware jars are used to ferment gochujang and kimchi?
Which ingredient provides the natural sweetness in traditionally fermented Korean gochujang?
What is the literal Thai translation of the famous sweet chili sauce known as 'nam chim kai'?
Which small, extremely fiery pepper is traditionally used in Thai cuisine to provide intense heat?
Space spices: Astronauts on the International Space Station often use hot sauce and sweet-spicy condiments because microgravity dulls their sense of taste.
What are the three primary ingredients that make up the popular Mexican seasoning Tajín?
Which pickled fruit is traditionally used as the base for the sweet, sour, and spicy Mexican sauce chamoy?
Having a flavor that is both sweet and spicy. Traditional condiments like Korean gochujang and Mexican chamoy are celebrated globally for mastering this contrasting flavor profile.
What is the name of the traditional cone-shaped clay vessel used to cook North African sweet-and-spicy stews?
Which North African hot chili pepper paste, native to Tunisia, is a core ingredient in spicy tagines?