Description
This bold, zesty, and spicy Peri Peri Sauce is packed with flavor from bird’s eye chilies, garlic, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. It’s the ultimate condiment to elevate any meal, from grilled meats to roasted veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large red bell peppers, chopped
- 6 to 8 bird’s eye chilies, fresh or dried
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Add red bell peppers, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, sugar, and oregano into a blender or food processor.
- Begin blending and slowly stream in the olive oil until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Transfer to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
- Use as a marinade, dip, or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, let the sauce rest overnight before using.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chilies.
- Use gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid skin irritation.
- Store in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze in small portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Portuguese-Mozambican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peri Peri Sauce, homemade sauce, spicy sauce, piri piri recipe, African chili sauce