If it’s a soup, add more stock or canned tomatoes. Dairy products can also be used to bring down the spice of a dish. Whether it’s milk, sour cream, or yoghurt, incorporate as much of it as you can until the spice has calmed down.
A spoonful of sugar can also go a long way in neutralizing the spice. Proceed with caution, so you don’t end up with a massively sweet product. Sugar may be used best in combination with acid – vinegar, lemon juice or lime juice.
