The Secret Recipe to the ULTIMATE Piri Piri Sauce! Better than Nando’s

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Jalapeños offer a milder heat and more nutrients, while cayenne is often cheaper.

Chop 1 medium red onion and 1 red pepper into small pieces.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and 3 bird's eye chilies.

Add the chopped onions, red pepper, chilies, and garlic to a pan with light olive oil.

Add half a bunch of coriander stalks and let the vegetables sweat for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of paprika and the chopped fresh tomato.

Season the mixture heavily as the vegetables start breaking down.

Add 15g of brown sugar and 30ml of white wine vinegar, cooking for no more than 30 seconds.

Switch off the heat and add the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the pan.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and add 100ml of cold water.

Blend while emulsifying 50ml of light olive oil into the mixture.

Taste the sauce and adjust if necessary.

Transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle for storage.

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