Add dairy like milk, yogurt, sour cream, or cheese
Add fat like oil, butter, or coconut milk
Add acid like lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar
Add sweetness like sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Dilute with more of the base ingredients
Add starch like rice, bread, potatoes, or pasta
Remove seeds and membranes from peppers
Use fewer spicy ingredients next time
Serve with plain sides like rice, bread, or tortillas
Chill the food if appropriate
Stir in nut butter or tahini
Add more vegetables or broth
Avoid drinking water alone
Eat with a bland snack or side