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Chisa Piri Piri

Cultural Context

Chisa Piri Piri originates from South Africa, where it reflects the country's vibrant culinary landscape influenced by Portuguese settlers. The dish celebrates the fiery flavors of piri piri sauce, made from chili peppers, garlic, and spices, often enjoyed at social gatherings and barbecues. Today, Chisa Piri Piri has gained popularity beyond South Africa, inspiring variations across the globe, especially in regions with a love for grilled meats.

South AfricanZAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 g perry perry chilies
2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
250 ml vegetable oil
250 ml white wine vinegar
2 and 1/2 teaspoons sugar
50 to 100 ml lemon juice
garlic

piri piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade options can control spice and ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

1

Pick perry perry chilies from the greenhouse, including some sweeter chilies like beaver dam chilies.

2

Wash the picked chilies.

3

Measure out 250 g of chilies for the sauce.

4

Prepare 250 ml of vegetable oil and 250 ml of white wine vinegar.

5

Measure out 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.

6

Slice the chilies in half and remove any bad spots.

7

Add half of the oil and half of the vinegar to the blender with the chilies and pulse to create a chunky texture.

8

Transfer the mixture to a pot and add the remaining oil and vinegar.

9

Add 50 to 100 ml of lemon juice to the pot.

10

Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

blenderpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

ChisaPiri Piri Chicken

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