By Edu Costa − On Sunday, September 6, 2020, 3 years ago in Side Recipes
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Authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce Recipe

Authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce Recipe

This tasty authentic Portuguese piri piri sauce is great on grilled meats, on fish or just spreaded on toast as an appetizer.

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In 15 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4

Portuguese piri piri sauce is a spicy sauce made from African bird's eye chili peppers, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar. The name "piri piri" comes from the Swahili word "piri-piri," which means "pepper-pepper," and it is also known as peri peri sauce.

Piri piri sauce has its origins in Portugal's former African colonies, particularly Mozambique and Angola. It was introduced to Portugal by Portuguese colonizers who brought back the recipe with them from Africa.

Piri piri sauce is used to add heat and flavor to a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, and rice dishes. It can also be used as a dipping sauce or marinade.

There are many variations of piri piri sauce, with different levels of spiciness and ingredients. Some recipes may include additional ingredients such as paprika, onion, or herbs like oregano or parsley.

Ingredients

6 to 8 fresh hot red chili peppers2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 lemon, juice only1 teaspoon of salt
6 to 8 fresh hot red chili peppers2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 lemon, juice only1 teaspoon of salt
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Directions

  1. In a blender, puree the chili peppers, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and you're done.
  2. Use this piri piri sauce on grilled meats, on fish or spread on toast as an appetizer.
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