Mozambican PERI PERI SAUCE RECIPE: How To Cook Easy Homemade Peri Peri (PIRI PIRI) Sauce

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Jalapeños are milder and more nutritious, while cayenne is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Roast the red bell pepper and red chilies until charred.

Peel and chop the garlic and onion.

In a blender, combine the roasted bell pepper, red chilies, garlic, onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, paprika, oregano, sugar, salt, and thyme.

Blend until smooth and well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

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