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Peri Peri Chamoy SauceSauce
Carolina Gomez

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
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce / Marinade / Dip
Cuisine: Portuguese / African
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Knife & cutting board
  • measuring cups/spoons
  • Skillet (optional, for roasting peppers)

Method
 

  1. Roast or grill chilies and garlic until lightly charred for smoky flavor (optional).
  2. Add chilies, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar/honey into a blender.
  3. Blend until smooth, adjusting thickness with a splash of water or more oil.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more lemon for tang, or chilies for heat).
  5. 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