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Peri Peri Sauce Recipe
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Peri Peri Sauce Recipe

This peri peri sauce is made with fiery African Bird's Eye chilies with fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty lemon juice for vibrant and authentic flavor. Learn how to make it at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: hot sauce, Main Course, Salsa
Cuisine: African, American
Keyword: hot sauce
Servings: 20
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 1 pound red chilies chopped – African Bird’s Eye peppers are traditional, but you can sub with red peppers available to you
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika you can sub in other chili powders
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped oregano (I enjoy fresh basil as a substitute)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process to form a smooth sauce to your preferred consistency.
  • Enjoy! Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Notes

Makes about 1.5 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 79mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 32.9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg