At kiwilimón we always strive to create the best recipes for Mexican food, salads, desserts, drinks, side dishes, and much more. However, our mission goes far beyond that, as we also share many cooking tips and advice to make your dishes even better. On this occasion, we explain how to reduce the spiciness of a dish in a simple way. Take note! 

Also, remember that we have a lot of valuable information for you. We explain how to reduce saltiness in food, we explain how to make your spicy sauce even better, and we even explain how to make brownies step by step. Now you know, you'll find the best cooking secrets on our blog, visit it now! 

You can also read: Benefits of eating chili 

How to reduce the spiciness of food?
Yes, it's almost impossible to think that Mexicans would want to reduce the spiciness of food, as chili is an essential part of our culinary identity. We add salsa to our breakfast eggs, to the tlacoyos at lunch, and to the molletes at dinner. However, not all of us are so fond of consuming indecent portions of dried or fresh chili.  

In case you are one of those people and you are facing a stew or sauce that is too spicy, don't worry, as we have researched and brought you the best tips to reduce the spiciness of your dishes. Try them out and let us know how it goes! 

See more: The 5 hottest chilies in the world 

The old reliable
The most obvious trick to disguise or reduce the spiciness of a dish is to add a greater amount of other ingredients. Here are some examples: 

• Spicy sauce: Is your sauce too spicy? Blend in another tomato, avocado, onion, or a bunch of cilantro. Just make sure to adjust the seasoning.
• Stews: If you cooked some steaks in pasilla chili sauce and put in too much chili, you can add some diced potatoes or nopales.
• Broths: Just like with the previous two examples, you can apply the same technique and add more vegetables to the broth or add a little more tomato or water to reduce the spiciness. 

Dairy products
Dairy products are great allies when it comes to combating spiciness in our dishes. For example, if you cooked pasta and added too much chili, add a touch of milk, sour cream, half-and-half, or evaporated milk to reduce the spiciness. 

In this case, you can also use cheese in preparations that are too spicy. Also, don't underestimate the power of Greek yogurt, as it will give your dishes a creamier and tastier consistency while also reducing the spiciness. 

A touch of sweetness
Imagine this: You are preparing a green sauce for chilaquiles, but you underestimated the power of serrano chili and the sauce turned out almost inedible. However, don’t succumb to panic, as you can add ½ teaspoon of sugar or a little powdered broth to lessen the spiciness. 

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Lemon juice
Don't forget that lemon juice and other ingredients with a good level of acidity will save you from the clutches of chili. In these cases, you can use citrus fruits like yellow lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit, depending on what you are cooking. 

Plant-based milks
If you love Thai food, curry, and other exotic dishes, you probably have coconut milk at home. Don't hesitate to use this type of milk to cut the spiciness and enjoy your stews without fear. 

Carrot and potato
This is perhaps the best tip of all! It is common for Mexicans to have carrots and potatoes in the kitchen, as they are used for many recipes. If your stew turned out spicy, add diced potatoes and carrots, as well as a little water. If you prefer, you can remove them from the pot once it is ready. 

Now that you know how to reduce the spiciness of food in 6 different ways, we are sure you will become the best cook, especially if you follow the kiwilimón recipes step by step.