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Peri Peri Sauce

Peri Peri Sauce Recipe

Make your own peri peri, or piri piri, sauce at home with this recipe. A traditional African sauce made from African Bird's Eye chiles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Condiments, sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine african, American
Servings 2 People
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound red chilies chopped African bird eye pepper traditional
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/2 cup Olivia oil
  • 1 juice lemon
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process to form a smooth sauce to your preferred consistency
  • Enjoy! Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Notes
    Makes about 1.5 cups.

Notes

How to make peri-peri sauce?

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend into a smooth paste. I like using smoked paprika, oregano, bay leaves, and lemon to add flavor but feel free to play around with other herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Transfer the blended paste to a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You want the sauce to be fiery but well-balanced with salt, sugar, and acid.
Transfer to jars or an airtight container and allow to cool completely before storing in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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