Homemade PERi-PERi Sauce
PERi-PERi sauce is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients, including bird's eye chilli peppers, herbs, and spices. This easy-to-make sauce is adaptable to your heat preference and adds a burst of flavor to any dish. In just a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious homemade PERi-PERi sauce that everyone will love.
Description
PERi-PERi sauce is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients, including bird's eye chilli peppers, herbs, and spices. This easy-to-make sauce is adaptable to your heat preference and adds a burst of flavor to any dish. In just a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious homemade PERi-PERi sauce that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh bird's eye chili peppers
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Directions
- 1 Prepare the chili peppers by removing the stems and seeds, then roughly chop.
- 2
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.- 3
Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preference.- 4
Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.- 5
Use the sauce as desired on grilled chicken, seafood, vegetables, or as a marinade or dipping sauce.- 6
or a smokier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.- 7
Substitute apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar for a slightly sweeter taste.- 8
Add a tablespoon of honey or agave syrup for a sweet and spicy twist. - 2