From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and mortar-pounded Thai bird's eye chilies to Caribbean Scotch bonnets, Yucatecan habaneros, and ghost-pepper curries that require a signed waiver, these 15 icon
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From Numbing Sichuan Chili Oil To The Million-Scoville Ghost Pepper Curry
15. Mapo Tofu (Sichuan, China)
14. Buldak — Fire Chicken (South Korea)
13. Doro Wat (Ethiopia)
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12. Ayam Penyet With Sambal (Indonesia)
11. Rocoto Relleno (Arequipa, Peru)
10. Tom Yum Goong (Thailand)
9. Som Tam — Green Papaya Salad (Thailand)
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8. Shuizhu — Boiled Meat In Chili Oil (China)
7. Ema Datshi (Bhutan)
6. Khua Kling (Southern Thailand)
5. Kolhapuri Chicken (Maharashtra, India)
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4. Goan Pork Vindaloo (Goa, India)
3. Jamaican Jerk Chicken (Jamaica)
2. Cochinita Pibil With Habanero Xnipec (Mexico)
1. Phaal Curry (Birmingham, UK & South Asia)
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From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and mortar-pounded Thai bird's eye chilies to Caribbean Scotch bonnets, Yucatecan habaneros, and ghost-pepper curries that require a signed waiver, these 15 dishes push culinary heat to the limit.