cayenne
Red chili spice
Cayenne is a hot red pepper, or the powdered spice made from it.
The pepper is long and thin, used fresh or dried in cooking.
Ground cayenne adds heat to dishes without much distinct flavor beyond the burn: Add a pinch of cayenne to the soup.
Named after the city in French Guiana.
Capsicum pod or stew
- capsicumPepper plant or fruit
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- pimentoMild red pepper
- jalapenoPungent Mexican pepper
habanero · serrano · chipotle · scotch bonnet · poblano · ancho · guajillo · crushed
Having strong heat
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
aromatic · earthy · smoky · bold · savory · complex · warm · biting
Intensely hot or passionate
- burnDamage by heat
- scorchBurn superficially
- sizzleSound of frying
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
scorching · hot · warming · tingle · sting · bite · kick · punch
Substance improving food taste
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- garnishDecorative food topping
- condimentFlavor-adding table sauce
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
rub · sauce · hot sauce · buffalo · jerk · creole · gumbo · jambalaya
Ground dried pepper
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- chili powderGround dried pepper blend
curry · garam masala · cardamom · ginger · mustard seed · cloves · nutmeg · allspice
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
jalapeno · habanero · serrano · chipotle · scotch bonnet · poblano · ancho · guajillo · crushed · flakes
spicy
Having strong heat
tangy · aromatic · earthy · smoky · bold · savory · complex · warm · biting · distinctive
fiery
Intensely hot or passionate
blistering · scorching · hot · warming · tingle · sting · bite · kick · punch · fire
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- garnishDecorative food topping
- condimentFlavor-adding table sauce
marinade · rub · sauce · hot sauce · buffalo · jerk · creole · gumbo · jambalaya · curry
paprika
Ground dried pepper
chili powder · curry · garam masala · cardamom · ginger · mustard seed · cloves · nutmeg · allspice · fenugreek
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- chili peppersjalapeno, chili pepper, habanero, serrano, poblano
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee
- Pepperblack pepper, white pepper, green pepper, red pepper, bell pepper
- peppersbell pepper, green bell pepper, chili pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeño
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
cayennesweet paprika
Mild ground dried pepper
bell pepper · mild · sweet pepper · pimento · banana pepper
- cayenne pepperGround hot chili powder
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