Have you heard about ‘swicy’?

Move over salted caramel…there’s a new flavour combination in town! Swicy is an exciting food trend that blends sweetness with a tantalising kick of heat. Read on to find out more about this delicious pairing and discover how Thermomix® can help you enjoy restaurant-quality swicy dishes at home!

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy!

Swicy, or ‘sweet heat’, 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. Not sure about the concept? If you’ve ever enjoyed sweet and sour chicken or pork, or dipped spring rolls into Thai sweet chilli sauce, you’ve already tried swicy food!

So, why do we love this enticing combination so much? Our palate is a complex sensory system capable of detecting a wide range of flavours, 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.

Get started with swicy fish dishes

Fish Tacos

Korean-style Glazed Cod with Rice and Steamed Broccoli

Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Honey Lime Slaw

Fragrant Coconut Fish Soup with Sweet Potato

Kick up the heat with swicy chicken main courses

Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice

Sopa picante de noodles Ramen (Tantanmen)

Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Chutney

Essential swicy ingredients

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

Jalapenos: A great option if you’re not looking for too much heat, jalapenos offer a moderate heat level and pair well with sweet ingredients.
Bird’s Eye Chilli: If you’re a chilli 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 chillis have a fruity undertone and intense heat.
Sriracha: This delicious chilli 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.

Have fun with swicy veggie mains

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Banana Sriracha Mayo and Coleslaw

Crispy Korean Tofu

Sweet and Sticky Red Cabbage and Sweet Potato Salad

Jalapeño, Lime and Coconut Cashews

Tofu frit et sauce épicée (Mapo Tofu) 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Slicing and Grating

Make your swicy food prep quick and easy with Thermomix® Cutter! Whether you’re slicing chillis 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 this Slicing and Grating (TM6) collection for snacks, pickles, side dishes, main courses and even desserts.

Streamline your food prep

Combine sweet with spice in these seafood dishes

Cajun Prawn Lettuce Cups with Pineapple Salsa

Pad Thai Noodles with Prawns

Coconut-crusted King Prawns with Citrus Mustard Dip

Baked Thai Fishcakes with Chilli Lime Dipping Sauce

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 chilli sauce? Experiment with different heat levels to find the perfect balance!

Marinades and glazes: Flavour meat, fish and vegetables with marinades that pack a punch. For best results, leave to marinate overnight so the flavours can infuse.

Quick preparation: Chop and grind chillis in no time at all with minimal mess and fuss. Experiment with course and fine chopping to see how it impacts the final result.