Food's Too Spicy? Quick Tricks to Tame the Heat

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Add vegetables

Depending on the dish and the ingredients you have on hand, adding raw vegetables can work wonders. Raw vegetables absorb both liquid and spiciness. A simple trick is to add 2 to 3 peeled potatoes to the pot and then remove them before serving. This method has the advantage of not introducing a strong foreign flavor, as potatoes are relatively neutral in taste. Just make sure they don't overcook. Other vegetables can also be used to help reduce spiciness while increasing the overall vegetable content of your dish, if you want to leave them in.