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Piri-Piri Sauce

Portuguese · Sauce

A fiery, tangy Portuguese condiment made with bird's eye chilies, garlic, and citrus. Perfect as a marinade for chicken or a spicy dipping sauce.

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15 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
Servings10 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Roughly chop the bird's eye chilies

    Roughly chop the bird's eye chilies. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds from half of the chilies.

  2. Place the chopped chilies, peeled garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano

    Place the chopped chilies, peeled garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and sea salt into a blender or food processor.

  3. Pulse until a paste forms

    Pulse until a paste forms, then slowly pour in the olive oil and lemon juice while continuing to blend until the sauce is emulsified and relatively smooth.

  4. Optional: Pour the mixture

    Optional: Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to intensify the flavors. Let cool completely before bottling.

    5 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, allow the sauce to sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using to let the heat and acidity meld.

What you'll need

BlenderFood processorSmall saucepanGlass bottle
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Make it ahead

Prepare the sauce and store in a sterilized glass bottle in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Keep refrigerated in an airtight glass container. Shake well before use as separation is natural. Not recommended for reheating; serve cold or at room temperature.

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Piri-Piri Sauce
Step 1 of 4

Roughly chop the bird's eye chilies

Roughly chop the bird's eye chilies. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds from half of the chilies.