Got a bottle of sweet chilli lurking in the back of the fridge? A full jar of harissa but no clue what to cook it with? These fiery condiments not only make for a perfect sidekick to your Saturday braai, they can also really amp up the flavour of any dish. Let us guide you with these seven easy recipes for using up those spice-packed bottles in your pantry.
Panko-crumbed tuna, lime and corn cakes with green mayo
A good squeeze of sweet chilli sauce into the mix will take your fish cakes to a whole new level.
This dish is packed with sweet and zingy flavours.
Prawns in beer and peri-peri sauce
Like a Mozambican holiday for your taste buds.
Harissa-spiced fish with couscous and asparagus salsa verde
The fragrant flavours of the North African chilli paste are the perfect hit of spice in this fish dish.
Jamie Oliver’s 5-ingredient harissa chicken traybake
Subtle, spicy heat with minimal ingredients and clean-up – this one ticks all the boxes.
Sriracha honey-grilled chicken wings
Sticky, spicy chicken wings? Yes, please.
Smoky sriracha barbecue chicken
Amp up your next braai or Sunday roast chicken with this smoky, sticky and succulent chicken served with a zesty yoghurt dressing.