Piri Piri sauce Recipe

Name: Piri Piri sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 10-15 red bird's eye chilies (piri piri), stems removed; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Portuguese · Condiment · 10 min total

Piri Piri sauce recipe videos

A vibrant and spicy Portuguese sauce made with African bird's eye chilies, garlic, and citrus. Perfect for grilling or as a condiment.

10
min prep

8
servings

130
kcal/serving

Ingredients

10-15 red bird's eye chilies (piri piri), stems removed
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Place chilies, garlic, salt, paprika, and oregano in a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Transfer to a jar or bottle. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

Adjust heat by removing seeds from chilies for milder sauce.
Let sauce sit for a day to meld flavors.
Great as a marinade for chicken or shrimp.

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