Piri Piri, also known as peri peri, is a variety of pepper that originated in the Caribbean and was popularized by the Portuguese.
Piri Piri is synonymous with spicy pepper, and it is referred to variously depending on the country. The Portuguese name it Peri Peri, but the English call it Piri Piri since it is found in African chilli.
Piri piri sauce is a versatile tangy (marinade) hot sauce created from piri piri pepper that originated in Portugal. The hot pepper is the main ingredient in the sauce, along with other popular ingredients such as red pepper, lemon, and so on. Paprika, oregano, onions, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and lemon juice are all ingredients in true piri piri sauce. These days, the components utilized for this sauce allow for greater versatility.
Piri Piri Sauce
Ingredients
- 4-5 birds eye chilli
- 3 mixes chillies about 60g
- ½ tsp ground bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup malt vinegar
- 1 large red bell pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil substitute with any unflavoured oil
Instructions
- roughly chop the onion, red bell pepper, put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree. Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly. This hot sauce would make about 2 cups
- Use the sauce as desired or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until you are ready to use.