How to Make Piri- Piri Sauce

Piri-Piri Sauce is a blend of African bird's eye chili that is mostly grown in African countries. It is sour, a little sweet and slightly salty- making it a really complex and versatile sauce that you can use on almost anything.

Course Condiment

Cuisine African

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

½ medium red pepper
2-3 jalapeno peppers, fresh, coarsely chopped, seeds removed
6 chili pepper, fresh, coarsely chopped
5-6 cloves garlic
4 large basil leaves
1-2 tablespoon fresh oregano
¼ cup onions, chopped
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Lemon juice, adjust to taste
1½ teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
¼ cup dark vinegar, optional

Instructions

Blend red pepper, jalapeno, chili pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, and onions in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil to facilitate blending. Then mix in smoked paprika, lemon juice, black or white pepper, and vinegar. Adjust for salt and seasoning. Refrigerate and use when ready.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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