cayenne pepper Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple
Find easy and affordable recipes featuring cayenne pepper. Great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Recipes with cayenne pepper
This Sweet and Spicy Dry Tempeh offers a harmony of textures: tempeh fried until dry and crispy combined with peanuts and crispy anchovies—each bite delivers a satisfying crunch. The sweet touch of brown sugar and sweet soy sauce blends with the warmth of spices like shallots, garlic, and fresh chilies, then enhanced by the distinctive aroma of bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. The slowly thickening sweet and spicy spices coat the tempeh, peanuts, and anchovies with layers of flavor full of character: fresh, warm, spicy, and sweet in one unforgettable deliciousness—perfect as a companion to warm rice or a delicious snack anytime.
Sambal Goreng Egg Quail dan Panjang Beans is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory that captivates the palate. Fresh green beans combine with tiny quail eggs, served in a rich chili sauce—its aroma is tempting with the spices of the Indonesian archipelago. Each bite presents a harmony of textures: the fresh crunch of the beans, the soft and chewy taste of the quail eggs, and layers of warm, kissable flavors that penetrate deep into the heart. The vibrant red color of the chili sauce is captivating, promising a tantalizing explosion of flavors from the first glance. This dish is more than just a side dish—it is a small, warm feast, perfect for adding joy to the dinner table.
Imagine the deep red color radiating from perfectly caramelized chilies and tomatoes, releasing a fresh, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma that instantly awakens the appetite. When the first bite hits your tongue, the strong savory sensation of dried shrimp adds a rich dimension to the flavor—salty, crumbly, yet delicate with hints of the sea. The textures are balanced: the melted tomatoes blend intimately with the warm aroma of spices and chilies, while the shrimp flakes provide a crunchy surprise and flavor with each bite. The aroma of kaffir lime leaves and bay leaves creates layers of fragrant aromas that are both soothing and refreshing. This sambal isn't just a side dish—it's the soul of the dish. Perfect with warm rice, fried foods, or fresh vegetables, it transforms each dish into a captivating and characterful experience.
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Nasi Goreng Kencur Campur Petai is a typical Indonesian fried rice dish that combines the distinctive aroma of kencur with the unique taste of petai. The fine spices consist of cayenne pepper, shallots, garlic, and kencur which are sauteed until fragrant. The eggs are beaten and scrambled, then mixed with white rice, sliced petai, sweet soy sauce, salt, and flavoring. The simple cooking process produces fried rice with a savory, spicy taste and a distinctive aroma of spices, perfect served warm as a breakfast or dinner menu.
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grated coconut fried to a golden hue blends harmoniously with the tender shredded chicken. Each piece of serundeng brings a balance of sweetness from the brown sugar, a touch of sourness from the tamarind juice, and the warmth of the spices—shallots, garlic, red chilies, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander—that permeate throughout. The fragrance of lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass envelops the overall aroma, creating an alluring tropical fragrance. The flavor is a dance of textures: crunchy, savory, and fragrant, with layers of complex flavors—sweet, savory, spicy, and fresh—perfect for accompanying warm rice or as a relaxing snack. This dish redefines a classic, remaining familiar yet leaving a deep flavor trail.
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Steamed Shrimp with Rice Noodles is a delicate symphony of elegance: succulent shrimp wrapped in coils of rice noodles, inviting curiosity from the first sight. Warm steam envelops each strand of rice noodles, conveying a savory saltiness and the fragrant aroma of garlic and paprika that slowly penetrates the shrimp flesh. Bite after bite reveals the fragrant, springy texture of the rice noodles, embracing the tenderness of the shrimp with each strand, while touches of oyster sauce and soy sauce add a subtle, alluring depth. This dish is more than just a dish—it is a light yet characterful poem of flavors, captivating the senses with its warmth and elegant simplicity that is hard to resist.
Pindang Ikan Patin, a specialty of Palembang, is a spicy and sour soup with chunks of patin fish cooked in a spiced broth—pineapple, roasted candlenuts, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, and turmeric—plus shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and cayenne peppers. It is seasoned with salt, mushroom broth, and sugar, and finished with basil leaves for a fresh aroma. The sweet and sour taste of pineapple combines with the warmth of the spices and the heat of the cayenne pepper, creating a dish that is fresh, rich in flavor, and delicious when eaten warm.