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Peri Peri Sauce

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.

10 minutes 20 Original post
Cooking for
20
people — recipe was written for 20

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 (fresh basil as a substitute)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.

  2. 2

    Process to form a smooth sauce to your preferred consistency.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate until ready to use.