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Perinaise (Homemade Peri Peri Mayonnaise)

A homemade version of Nando's perinaise, creamy spicy peri peri mayo made with fresh chilies, garlic, and smoky paprika. Ready in 5 minutes.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mozambique, Portuguese, South Africa
Keyword nandos perinaise recipe, peri peri mayo, perinaise, piri piri mayo, spicy mayonnaise
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 jar

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg (room temperature)
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice (or acid of your choice)
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mustard (liquid or powdered)
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 350 ml Neutral-Flavoured Oil (canola or vegetable oil)
  • 1 Fresh Peri Peri Chili (or any other hot chili of your choice)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Add the egg, lemon juice, mustard, and salt in a tall container.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the ingredients until combined.
  • Slowly add the oil in drops at the beginning, then gradually increase the flow as the mayonnaise starts to emulsify. Keep blending until it reaches the consistency of traditional mayonnaise.
  • Chop the fresh peri-peri chili and garlic cloves into small pieces.
  • Add the chopped chili and garlic to the mayonnaise.
  • Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and sugar.
  • Continue blending until all the ingredients are well combined, and the mayonnaise has a creamy texture.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.