Spicy Collection (#6)

Soft-shell steak tacos served with forks on rectangular plate, close up

Indian cuisine, Fish-head curry, eye and teeth visible, spicy dish cooked with ladies fingers, okra, and halved tomatoes

Capsicum annuum longum, Red Chilli, cut in half, showing seeds inside, tilted angle

Selection of condiments

Thailand, Phuket, squid stir-fried with chilli and sweet basil (Pla Muek Pad Kra Prao), served with rice

Desi murgh curry, large pan containing chicken wings, herbs, spices and red sauce, overhead view

Murraya koenigii, Curry-leaf Tree, green curry leaf sprig, gradually defocused towards front

Chilli peppers, whole and sliced, fresh, dried and powdered

Cajun-style chicken in a pan with one piece on a spatula

Tomato and roasted pepper chutney in jar and bowl on chopping board with tablespoon

Biryani, slow cooked rice with meat, green peppers and spices, served in black bowl, above view

Pink coloured pickled onions, accompaniment to meal served in white dish, above view

Four whole, green chili peppers

Capsicum sp. Caribbean Chillies, four whole chillies, red, orange and yellow, tilted angle

Mango-ginger relish in square shaped serving dish

Slices of crusty white bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, two roasted sardines and stalks of lemon grass

Eutrema wasabi, whole Wasabi root with tough, brownish-green skin, close up

Chilli con carne with rice in large bowl, and a small bowl of black olives

Punjabi platter containing brown coloured Dal makhani with white swirl, flat round Makki roti breads, orange coloured Butter chicken, green coloured Sarson ka saag, Baingan ka bharta

African plantain curry, in frying pan

Cluster of green pea aubergines, gradually defocused

Capsicum sp. Red chilli peppers, close up

Meat and chicken Tandoori platter, Seekh, meat kebab, chicken tikkas, raan, leg of lamb, red onion rings, viewed from above

Thailand, Phuket, Patong, stir-fried rice with shrimp (Khao Pad Gung)

Bowl of spicy tomato penne with grated cheese and basil

Thailand, Phuket, spicy papaya salad (Som Tum)

Pepperoni sausage with some slices removed

Filo pastry filled with Asian beef salad and garnished with peppers, coriander leaves and sesame seeds

Pudina paratha, roti bread, above view

Pork and vegetable skewer dipped in an orange and ginger sauce

Pork tenderloin stuffed with chillies and tomatoes arranged on a wooden board with bowl of green vegetables in background

Bobotie, spiced mince baked with savoury custard, from South Africa

Three types of sausage, close up

Jamaican goat curry, mixed with cut up bones and chillies in thick brown sauce, in frying pan

Cracked coconut shell, crab tentacles on ice, plantains, butternut squash, limes, curry powder and ginger roots, view from above

Laksa lemak, noodles with tofu, prawn, coconut milk, beansprouts and boiled egg, served in a bowl

Pouring chilli marinade over grilled pork chops on a square serving dish

Grilled jerk chicken arranged on leaves, orange and green peppers in background

Chiles en nogada, two green chillis stuffed with ground meat and almonds, covered in walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate kernels

Idli and Dosa, popular South Indian steamed rice cakes and crisp pancakes, served with coconut chutney and a spicy lentil curry, served on a large green leaf, popular breakfast dish

Rogan Josh

Stuffed parathas, pan-fried breads stuffed with vegetables or mince, served with yoghurt and pickles on white dish, above view

Mixing red chilli into rice to make chilli daikon relish

Wether hin lay, Burmese pork curry with mango, onions, bamboo shoots

Four whole, red chili peppers

Chilli-basted corn on the cob, close-up

Mexican spiced pork chops with pineapple lime salsa garnished with red chili peppers, served on a white plate

Two fresh red chilli peppers

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Indulge in the fiery allure of spice. From the robust Elephant Garlic to the tantalizing Tuscan salami, our taste buds are taken on a journey through Italy's flavorful offerings. The heat intensifies with the Calabrian soft salami, hailing from Europe's culinary gem, Calabria. But it doesn't stop there; behold the vibrant hues of red and green chili peppers that add a sizzling touch to dishes around the world. Explore Sichuan cuisine's colorful creations, where both red and green chilies reign supreme. Feel your senses awaken as you encounter the capsaicin molecule, responsible for that addictive burn we crave. Whether it's a zesty Red Chilli Pepper or those small yet mighty birds eye chilli peppers showcased at Crufts 2022, spice adds an electrifying kick to any dish. So embrace the heat and let your taste buds dance with delight.