Have you Heard About ‘Swicy’?

Move over salted caramel…there’s a new flavor combination in town! Swicy is an exciting food trend that blends sweetness with a tantalizing kick of heat. Read on to find out about this fantastic blend and learn how to prepare delicious swicy dishes with Thermomix® at home.

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy!

Swicy is a flavorful combination of sweet and spicy and is fast becoming the food trend of the year. Taking over from the ever-popular sweet and salty, swicy is an edgier, more exciting alternative that’s taken the culinary world by storm. Still not sure what it's all about? If you’ve ever enjoyed sweet and sour chicken or pork, or dipped spring rolls into Thai sweet chili sauce, you’ve already tried swicy food!

So, why do we love this fantastic combination so much? Our palate is a complex sensory system capable of detecting a wide variety of flavors, from sweet and salty, to bitter, sour, and umami. Swicy food engages multiple taste receptors at the same time, resulting in a complex and satisfying culinary experience.

Start with Swicy Fish

Seafood Quesadillas

Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon

Fragrant Coconut Fish Soup with Sweet Potato

Sticky Sriracha Shrimp Bowl

Turn Up the Heat with Swicy Chicken Dishes

Sriracha Chicken with Soba Noodle Salad

Pineapple Chicken Malvani Curry

Cochinita Pibil

Orange Garlic Chicken with Rice

Essential Swicy Ingredients

Bring sweetness to your swicy dishes by adding honey, sugar, or fruit-based syrups. For the heat, try experimenting with different chilis until you find one you love. Here are some popular chilis and their flavor profiles:

Jalapeños: A great option if you’re not looking for too much heat, jalapeños offer a moderate heat level and pair well with sweet ingredients.
Bird’s Eye Chili: If you’re a chili fiend, Bird’s Eye are the ones for you! Small but mighty, they pack a real punch and are perfect for authentic Thai dishes.
Habaneros: Great paired with sweet ingredients, habanero chilis have a fruity undertone and intense heat.
Sriracha: This delicious chili sauce features garlic, vinegar and sugar. It brings a moderate amount of heat to dishes and works great as both an ingredient and a condiment.

Enjoy Swicy Veggie Mains

Cauliflower Tacos Al Pastor

Vegan Green Pea Fritters

Eggplant, Spinach & Lentil Curry

Kale, Broccolini and Cranberries with Almonds

Slicing and Grating

Prepare your swicy recipes quick and easy with Thermomix® Cutter! Whether you’re slicing chilis for a noodle bowl or grating vegetables for a salad, Thermomix® Cutter will save you time while elevating the textures and presentation of your dishes. Check out our Cutter slcing and grating Basics (TM6®) collection for snacks, pickles, side dishes, main courses and even desserts.

Streamline Your Food Prep

Mastering Swicy with Thermomix®

With a range of innovative functions, Thermomix® makes discovering new food trends fun and easy.

Effortless Sauces: Easily create smooth, well-balanced sauces for your swicy dishes. Spicy mayo dip? Sweet chili sauce? Experiment with different heat levels to find the perfect balance!

Marinades and Dressings: Flavor meat, fish and vegetables with marinades that pack a punch. Let your ingredients marinate overnight to bring out all their flavors.

Quick Preparation: Chop and grind chilis in seconds with minimal mess and fuss. Experiment with course and fine chopping to see how it impacts the final result.