Piri piri provides the pow

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

piri piri peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder retains flavor while being shelf-stable.

lemon zest

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime zest offers a similar brightness.

Heat olive oil to at least 225 degrees Fahrenheit in a saucepan to eliminate contamination from raw ingredients

Wear two pairs of vinyl gloves when handling peppers to protect your hands

Crush the dried red chillies slightly before adding them to the jar

Add about 8 whole red chillies (seeds included) to the jar

Add a few bay leaves to the jar

Add 4 sprigs of fresh thyme to the jar

Add 2 halves of serrano peppers to the jar

Use a funnel to pour the ingredients into the jar for ease

Top off the jar with about 1 cup of heated olive oil

Do not completely clamp down the jar while the olive oil is still hot; let it cool slightly before sealing

Let the piri piri oil sit for about a week to reach its full strength

Before filling jars with ingredients, sterilize them by placing them in a 225 degree oven for 20 minutes

Cooking Techniques

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