Simple Peri Peri Hot Sauce Recipe
Peri-Peri sauce really is an excellent choice to add a little punch to any dish. The base ingredients are chilli peppers, garlic, lemon, and vinegar, but recipes vary.
Ingredients
- 10-15 Whole Piri Piri or African Bird's Eye Chillies (adjust based on heat tolerance)
- 3 Cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 Small Onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and roughly chopped)
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar (for acidity)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 Tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Sugar (optional)
- 1/4 Cup Water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare your chillies by removing the stems.
- Remove the seeds from the chillies for a milder flavor or keep them for extra heat.
- Combine all the ingredients into a smooth paste in a food processor or blender.
- Add water a little at a time and blend until you get the desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking - add more salt, spices, or lemon juice until you're happy.
- Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks - the flavors will combine and intensify.