Peri Peri Sauce
A fiery and flavorful Peri Peri Sauce made with chili peppers, garlic, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for marinating, dipping, or grilling meats and veggies
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
- Skillet (optional, for roasting peppers)
Ingredients
- 6 –8 red chili peppers bird’s eye chilies for heat or red bell peppers for milder flavor
- 4 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano dried or fresh
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar or honey optional, to balance heat
Instructions
- Roast or grill chilies and garlic until lightly charred for smoky flavor (optional).
- Add chilies, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar/honey into a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting thickness with a splash of water or more oil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (add more lemon for tang, or chilies for heat).
- Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 70
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 120mg
•Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g