What to Make with chilli powder – Fast, Fresh, and Tasty Ideas
Wondering what to do with chilli powder? Try these quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipes.
Recipes with chilli powder
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This refreshing cold noodle dish balances sweet-and-sour flavours with juicy tomatoes, bright lime, and fresh coriander, finished with a fragrant chilli-and-sesame hot-oil dressing—and a “secret ingredient” of passion fruit for a summery twist. This refreshing cold noodles with a secret ingredient that is perfect for the hot summer weather!
Gochujang Pancetta Udon is a Korean-style spicy stir-fried udon where pancetta is rendered until glossy, then cooked with golden garlic and softened button mushrooms. The noodles are tossed through a bold gochujang-and-chilli sauce (with soy sauces, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper) and simmered briefly to soak up the flavour, finished with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.
Roasted Cauliflower With Yoghurt Sauce is an easy veggie-forward dish where cauliflower and mushrooms are roasted with garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and herbs until golden and savoury, then finished with a creamy Greek-yoghurt sauce brightened with lemon juice, honey, and a hint of chilli. It’s comforting, punchy, and makes vegetables feel seriously snackable. Roasted cauliflower and mushroom in oven with garlic parmesan together with a creamy yogurt sauce. Makes eating vegetables much easier!
Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Pork Ribs features pork ribs coated in a lemongrass-forward marinade with garlic, lime zest and juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk. It’s served with a fresh, tangy sauce made with green onion, coriander leaves, garlic, chilli powder, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and cold water—bringing a balance of savoury, sweet, citrusy, and aromatic notes in one dish. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe!
As promised from the last recipe, here is an alternative of how you can spice up your braised meat to enhance its flavour to next level! Barbecue Braised Pork Trotters is a simple way to “spice up” pre-braised pork trotters for a punchier finish. The trotters are refrigerated overnight to hold their shape, then coated in a seasoning mix of salt, chicken powder, cumin, chilli powder, and sesame seeds. They’re baked at 190°C for 10 minutes, then served right away.
Bold and unexpected — the century egg salad greets your senses with glossy wedges of preserved egg, their translucent jelly-like whites shimmering around creamy yolks that carry a deep, mature richness. A bright, savory dressing of garlic, herbs and a touch of acid and spice brings a fresh lift, cutting through the yolk’s mellow intensity and giving the dish a lively balance. Each bite offers a fascinating contrast: the bouncy, springy “white,” the silky-soft yolk, the zing of aromatic garlic and chili, and a whisper of refreshing herbaceousness. Served cool, this salad is at once exotic and comforting — perfect as an elegant starter, a bold side, or a curious treat for those ready to explore traditional Chinese flavours with a modern twist.
A Cantonese-style roast pork belly known for its ultra-crispy crackling and juicy, tender meat. This dish balances rich, savory flavors with a satisfying crunch, making it a standout centerpiece or a delicious addition to any meal.
This is a cold dish with multiple layers of flavour, perfect summer. A refreshing Sichuan-style cold chicken dish with layers of heat, tingle, and savoury depth—chilled chicken over sliced cucumber, finished with a hot-oil pour over garlic, chilli powder, sesame, and Sichuan pepper, then seasoned with soy sauces and oyster sauce for a punchy, mouth-watering finish.