Servings: 2 cups
Peri Peri Sauce Recipe
Get ready to be wowed by this chile-based Peri Peri Sauce recipe that can elevate nearly anything that's savory on your plate!
Ingredients
- 5-6 small red chile peppers such as serrano peppers, habanero or jalapeno peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup white onion roughly chopped
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large food processor or blend, combine the seeded chiles, red bell pepper, white onion, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika and oil. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
- Add the vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and sugar, pulsing 2-3 more times to combine, but not to make a smooth paste. It should be chunky.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill for up to 5 days. Stir when ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 52g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Monounsaturated Fat: 21g, Trans Fat: 7g, Sodium: 1181mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 2934IU, Vitamin C: 222mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 3mg