Most people might carry essentials like wallets, phones, or maybe even snacks in their bags—but for one young woman, a bottle of chilli flakes is her spice of life.
This woman has taken her love for heat to the next level, never leaving home without her trusty chilli flakes.
M’sian woman showers food with chilli flakes she brings around 24/7
This flamin’ habit was revealed to the world in a TikTok video posted by her friend Amira (@_ami.raa), which has since gone viral.
The video shows the said woman, Najwa casually pulling out a bottle of chilli flakes from her handbag and sprinkling them generously over two dishes: spaghetti and rice.
Filmed at a cozy restaurant in Kuantan, Pahang, the video captures Najwa enjoying her favourite dish, butter chicken—but not before adding her signature touch—a healthy dose of spice.
Sometimes she even brings cili padi with her
But what’s the sizzlin’ story behind this fiery habit?
Speaking to WeirdKaya, Amira told us that Najwa’s love for chilli flakes isn’t a new thing.
“She’s been carrying chili flakes with her since our studying days,” Amira shared.
“It’s been quite some time now.”
And it’s not just chilli flakes that Najwa keeps close.
“Sometimes she even brings cili padi with her. Safe to say, she can’t live without spicy food!”
Najwa’s spice tolerance is so high that even dishes that most would find fiery aren’t quite enough for her.
“If the food’s already spicy, she doesn’t add more chilli flakes, but trust me, this rarely happens because her spice tolerance is just… indescribable,” Amira added.
The origin of Najwa’s chilli flakes habit is both practical and relatable.
“There was this one time where we went for dinner at a restaurant, and she ordered some chilli flakes, but there weren’t any. So, since then, she’s brought a bottle of chilli flakes with her everywhere she goes,” Amira explained.
The concern isn’t just about availability but also quantity—sometimes the chilli provided just isn’t up to snuff for Najwa.
When asked if Najwa could go a day without her chili flakes, Amira didn’t hesitate.
“I don’t think so… she won’t be able to finish a meal if it’s not spicy. Every meal she eats MUST be spicy enough for her.”
Looking at the comments, many were amused by Najwa’s dedication to spice.
One commenter wrote, “Wow, you gave me the idea to bring chilli flakes everywhere.”
Another shared, “I can’t live without spicy food to the point where I bring my own cili padi.”
Yet another chimed in, “I even bring my own black pepper.”
Watch the clip here:
