Gastronomy is the science of good eating and delicious food. People from all over the world dream about their favourite dishes and hold events and parties around certain dishes.

However, food is also a challenge for many, and not all of us can stomach spicy food, but some people prefer to suffer a little to taste and experience new foods. Difference dishes can be found all over the world to test even the bravest devourer. Would you dare to try any of them?

• Sik Sik Wat

This Ethiopian dish is considered the spiciest food in the world. The main ingredient is beef, although chicken can be used too, together with paprika, fenugreek, red peppers and the sauce is made from ginger, wine, tomato, nutmeg and wine.  Peppers and berbere (a mix of red chillies) are then sprinkled on the meat before eating it.

• Cau Cau

Cau Cau is a typical dish in Peru that gets its kick from very spicy yellow chillies. Prepared with chicken and potatoes, it’s very similar to a potato stew and usually eaten with rice. This pre-Colombian dish is extremely popular among Peruvians.

• Huo Guo

This spicy Chinese hot pot’s secret lies in the wide range of food and spices that are prepared in a traditional hot pot at the table. Three different peppers, which all rate high on the heat scale are added to create the extremely spicy broth.

• Currywurst

Currywurst is widely known in Europe. These German sausages are served with a spicy tomato sauce containing garlic, apple vinegar, black pepper, curry and cayenne. The perfect solution to warm you up during those cold German winters!

• Kimchi-Jjigae

This time round it’s Korea. Kimchi-jjigae is a soup made with scallions, garlic, tofu, mushooms, pork, seafood and lots of peppers.

Opting for spicy food is not only delicious but also has many benefits once you get over the  hot peppers setting your mouth on fire.

• Burns calories:

Capsaicin, which is an active component in chilies and peppers, accelerates the heart and metabolims by raising your body temperature and burning calories faster.

-Improves circulation:

It also helps to combat inflammation of the arteries and improves circulation, making it great for cardiovascular diseases. Most spicy substances are also rich in Vitamin A and C, which helps to strengthen your blood vessels.

– Fights colds:

Capsaicin stimulates sweating and balances your body temperature when you’re suffering from a cold or flu. It clears your nasal passages as it acts as a natural decongestant and helps with congestion, sinusitis and bronchitis.