Add dairy like milk, yogurt, sour cream, or cheese
Add fat like butter, cream, or oil
Add sweetness like sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Add acid like lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar
Dilute with more of the base ingredient
Add starchy foods like rice, bread, potatoes, or pasta
Add coconut milk or coconut cream
Remove seeds and membranes from peppers
Use fewer spices or milder peppers next time
Serve with plain sides to balance the heat