Peri peri sauce is a spicy and flavorful sauce that originated in Portugal and has become popular around the world. It’s made with African bird’s eye chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, and other seasonings and used as a marinade for grilled chicken or as a condiment for burgers, fries, and other dishes.
Peri-Peri sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that adds a bold and zesty flavor to any dish. Making it at home is easy and allows you to customize the heat and seasoning. Whether you’re a fan of spicy food or just looking for a new way to add flavor to your meals, peri peri sauce is worth trying.
If you don’t have fresh chili peppers, use dried ones instead, and soak them in hot water for 10-15 minutes before blending.
Other spices and herbs can be added, to the sauce, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro, to give it a different flavor.
For the milder can substitute a few chili peppers with roasted tomatoes.
Use peri peri sauce as a marinade for chicken, shrimp, or tofu before grilling or baking or as a dipping sauce for fries, veggies, or sandwiches.
You can also use peri peri sauce as a base for salad dressings or pasta sauces.
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Peri Peri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 medium diced red pepper
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3- cloves garlic
- 3-4- Africa bird's eye chili
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
- Taste and adjust the sauce heat, sourness, saltiness, and tanginess. Add more salt, chili, or vinegar for tangier and lemon juice for more sourness.
- Store in an air -tight container.
- Store in refrigerator for two weeks.
