How to make Nandos style Peri Peri / Piri Piri Sauce – make your own Nandos style Peri Peri Sauce

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne powder

Jalapeños provide a milder flavor, while cayenne powder is cost-effective and still spicy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while canola oil is less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more affordable.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika enhances flavor, while regular paprika is a budget-friendly option.

Chop red bell peppers, removing seeds and pith, and slice them for easier chopping.

Add chopped red bell peppers to the chopper.

Chop small fiery chilies, removing the stock end, and add them to the bowl.

Chop big red chilies and add them to the bowl.

Crush garlic with a knife and add to the chopper.

Chop two medium red onions and add to the bowl.

Add paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar to the bowl.

Zest half a lemon and add it to the bowl, reserving the other half for later.

Juice half a lemon using a squeezer and add the juice to the bowl.

Transfer the mixture from the chopper to a pan.

Bring the mixture to a slight boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add bay leaves to the pan and remember to remove them after cooking.

After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves from the sauce.

Add apple cider vinegar, remaining lemon juice, and lemon zest to the sauce.

Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce while adding oil until desired consistency is reached.

Taste the sauce and adjust as necessary.

Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a container for storage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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