Piri Piri Sauce
Elevate your culinary game with this bold and zesty homemade piri piri sauce, a fiery delight inspired by the vibrant flavors of Portuguese and African cuisine. This versatile sauce combines the smoky sweetness of roasted red bell pepper with the fierce heat of red chili peppers, balanced by tangy red wine vinegar, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. A hint of dried oregano and smoky paprika adds depth, while olive oil creates a luxuriously smooth texture. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a marinade, dip, or drizzle, this recipe is a must-have for spice lovers. Let it rest in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld, and you'll have an irresistible condiment that pairs beautifully with chicken, seafood, or vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Red chili peppers (bird's eye or other hot variety)
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Slice the red chili peppers in half and remove the seeds if you prefer a milder sauce. For an extra spicy kick, leave the seeds intact.
Roast the red bell pepper by placing it directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skin blackens and blisters. Let cool, then peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red bell pepper, red chili peppers, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, paprika, dried oregano, salt, lemon juice, and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, vinegar, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Pour the sauce into a clean jar or airtight container. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a marinade for chicken, seafood, or vegetables, or use as a spicy condiment for dipping or drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 845 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
