i don't get it. it burns the tongue, causes alot of head sweating, overpowers the flavors of food, and sometimes hurts. what is the charm of spicy foods, especially those that like it really spicy?
2007-03-26 06:26:25 · 7 answers · asked by FoundNemo 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I eat hot sauce on everything I eat. I love jalapenos, and habaneros. I never have a problem with it hurting. Also I dont think it overpowers your food. Some people just have different tastes. Like me I hate fish. Alot of people love fish.
2007-03-26 07:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like them just because. I don't really have a reason. I don't eat spicy food every day. But if spicy is an option, I would choose to have it once in a while. Also, spicy food opens up my sinus too :)
2007-03-26 06:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy ♥ - semi retired :) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
where is spicy cuisine typically from? let's take a tour of spicy cuisine:
thai food can be spicy
hispanic food = jalapenos
then we have the wasabis - usually with sushi
horseradish is spicy
it's my theory that spicy food evolved in a few ways:
1. spicy food makes you sweat - spicy food seems prevalent in tropical and/or hot parts of the world, therefore: spicy food =a simple air-conditioning solution
2. spicy food is prevalent in cuisine where bacteria can be present: wasabi (sushsi, raw fish dishes)/ horseradish (sausage, entrails, intestines), jalapenos/hispanic food (also entrail laden foods, and raw fish i.e. ceviche)
spices usually have anti-bacterial qualities in food
3. spicy foods are probably supplemental in a vitamine wherein the culture is usually lacking -
subconsciously we know what our bodies need and unhappiness is possible a manifest by our bodies as well as minds!
2007-03-26 06:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't find it overpowers flavours- and I don't think it hurts.
I love spicy- Mexican, Thai, Indian- good stuff.
Tastes unique, it's a good vasodilator. I always cook spicy when I have a stuffy nose and feel sooo much better. Don't need drugs!
BTW, capsaicin, the ingredient in pepper, is used as a topical pain reliever.
2007-03-26 06:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because spicy food has a distinctive taste and its very addictive .
Its like adding flavor to a certain food.
Or They just like for their a**holes to burn!!
2007-03-26 06:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That kind of food isn't good, but a well-spiced meal brings out all sorts of flavours!
2007-03-26 06:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos they think they're hardcore
2007-03-26 06:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by 000000000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋