what do you put in food to make it less spicy?

Answer 1

Sorry - I told you potato - that is for saltiness - I started thinking about it and I realized I told you the wrong thing.

This is what works to tone down spicy food:

Dairy products are a good antidote to overheating. Capsaicin — the compound that gives peppers their heat — dissolves easily in the fats found in dairy products. So when you put a dab of sour cream in your mouth along with (or after) a bite of hot stuff, you're adding pretty effective dilution. The capsaicin and dairy fats mix together, keeping some of the capsaicin molecules from finding the pain receptors on your tongue.

This antidote tones down many spicy cuisines, from the use of sour cream with Mexican food to the yogurt condiments eaten with Indian meals. In Thai cuisine, rich coconut milk serves much the same purpose, but it's added directly to the dish, adding body and flavor. Remember, though, it's the fat that provides the relief, so don't expect the same results from low-fat sour cream or nonfat yogurts.

Answer 2

U can add Tomato ,sugar or butter to make the food less spicy!

Answer 3

You ca put sugar or milk to make your dish less spicy.

Answer 4

A few pinches of sugar. This is an old trick that works especially in tomato based sauces or salsas.

Answer 5

Depending what it is your are making..like a stew or something like that..you can put potatoes in it..especially if you put too much salt.

Answer 6

water
cheese
milk
milk and flour mixture
water and flour mixture
canned tomato sauce
canned diced tomatos
potatos diced or chopped
corn
peas
beans
pasta
rice

Answer 7

Adding a bit of sugar will help if you find that you have overspiced your food.

Answer 8

Mashed potato flakes...good as a thickening agent also:)

Answer 9

I just add less spices then what is called for.

Answer 10

chili powder