Neud Pad Prik – Thailand and Indonesia
Also referred to as the Thai Pepper Steak, this meal is simple yet spicy as they come. It is prepared by mixing pieces of beef with seasonings such as shallots, basil, and garlic. But what makes this dish particularly daring to try? A very large quantity of birds-eye chili peppers, which are famous across this region and have been known to give Thai food its original spiciness. If you love Thai food and don't mind the occasional pang of spice on your tongue, try giving this new entree a shot. It will certainly raise the level of spice, and who knows? It might become your new Thai cuisine obsession.
Sichuan Huo Guo – China
This dish truly lives up to its name -- a hot pot of various foods brought together in super spicy harmony. It is commonly prepared in the Sichuan region of China and represents their traditional dish. It is filled to the brim with a variety of foods: beef, mushrooms, vegetables, sometimes even pig brain, cow's throat, and duck blood. Nice! What makes this dish so intriguing is the mouth-numbing pepper oil that is found in the Sichuan region. This is truly for the food adventurer with a durable stomach.
Otak Otak – Singapore
Something for the hot seafood lovers among you, this entree is a spiced fish-meat cake that is popular across Southeast Asia. The name "Otak Otak" translates to "brain," because of the custard-like consistency of the cake. It is typically served with coconut milk, a chili paste, and wrapped in a banana leaf. But don't let the cool and calm appearance of this snack fool you: it is extremely spicy. In order to make the cake, the fish is grilled over a charcoal fire and ground up, and then combined with some of the spiciest chili peppers available in the region. You won't know which ones until you've tried it, but at that point, your mouth will be on fire, so it really doesn't matter.
Widower Curry– Grantham, UK
This is the big one and it can be found right here at home. It contains 20 Naga chilies, which are the second hottest chili peppers in the world, and the cooks who prepare it are forced to wear goggles and face masks! If that doesn't deter you away from this true flame-on-a-plate, people have been known to sweat, cry, shake, vomit, and even hallucinate while eating this dish. A British doctor, Ian Rothwell, took over an hour eating the Widower Curry and began hallucinating shortly after, but he did manage to finish the entire meal and was awarded a certificate at the end! "Dr. Rothwell is a legend as far as I'm concerned," says Muhammed Karim, the managing director of the restaurant. Advised only for those with an asbestos mouth.