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Portuguese hot red pepper sauce (pimenta moida) is used throughout Portugal, although it is most typically seen in the Azores. It's a great marinade for meats and other things as it adds flavor and some heat.
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Preparation time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
5 min
Ready In:
20 min
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Servings:
10
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Eddy
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Portuguese Hot Red Pepper Sauce Recipe - Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Hot Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

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Posted in: Xtra Recipes
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
4 out of 5 with 85 ratings
Views: 70531 - Comments 17

Ingredients

1/2 lb of red chili peppers, washed and chopped1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 jar for storing it
1/2 lb of red chili peppers, washed and chopped1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 jar for storing it Get Portuguese ingredients Get Portuguese ingredients and other stuff from Amazon.com

Directions

  1. Place the chopped peppers and salt in a blender and blend until it is smooth and of even consistency.
  2. Place the mixture in a saucepan and let it cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the vinegar and olive oil well and then pour into the jar for storage.
  4. Place it the refrigerator and use it as you need.
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Joanne
Joanne - 6 Months ago
Thanks Eddy. I can't find this where I live so this recipe is greatly appreciated. Will be making soon!

Eddy
Great to hear Joanne, enjoy. 🙂
6 Months ago (+0) (-0)
Lori Dreher
Lori Dreher - 7 Months ago
Can you can this

Leslie
Leslie
I think this will work well with canning! Put in the jar and process as you would normally any other item for canning! :-)
6 Months ago (+0) (-0)
Theresa Rocha
Theresa Rocha - 11 Months ago
I have been wanting a recipe for this Thanks for sharing

jenefa
jenefa - 11 Months ago
first time trying this good, do give the latin american molho a try

Susan
Susan - 1 Year ago
Is this sauce like the red pepper paste?

Eddy
Yes, but more like a sauce.
1 Year ago (+0) (-0)
Barbara
Barbara - 1 Year ago
Is this also called Piri Piri or is that different?

Eddy
It's different Barbara, this one is red pepper sauce, or what Portuguese people call "pimenta moida".
1 Year ago (+1) (-1)

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