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Peri Peri Sauce

Peri peri or piri piri sauce is a traditional African sauce made from chili peppers that packs plenty of heat yet is surprisingly light. You can vary the amount of heat by including the seeds from the peppers as well as varying the number of peppers used. I like to serve this with grilled, pan cooked, or roasted chicken or shrimp.
Course condiment
Cuisine African
Keyword African, bell pepper, condiment, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, fast, no-cook, nut-free, paprika, pepper, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 75kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup roasted red bell peppers jarred (or roast your own)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 2 red peri-peri chilis or Thai birds eye chilis, stems removed (remove the seeds and membranes if you want to reduce the heat though this is traditionally a spicy sauce), you can also add more, if you want a hotter sauce (OR 3 arbol chiles, stems removed)
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 red onion optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon bay leaf powdered, optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, or to your desired consistency.

Notes

Makes: 1 cup, Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.08

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg