Peri-peri sauce
Peri-peri sauce is a spicy sauce originating from Africa, particularly Mozambique, South Africa and Angola. It is made with African bird's eye chili peppers, herbs, and spices, giving it a bold and fiery flavor. It's commonly used as a marinade or condiment for grilled meats, chicken, and seafood.
Ingredients
- 12 African bird's eye chili peppers (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white wine or apple cider vinegar work well)
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the chili peppers and roughly chop them.
- Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chili peppers, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, olive oil, and vinegar.
- Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth sauce. Add more olive oil if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- This peri-peri sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy it as a marinade for grilled meats or as a spicy condiment!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 0.4g (1%)Fat: 27g (42%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 583mg (25%)Potassium: 52mg (1%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 153IU (3%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 16mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
