Peri Peri Sauce
A zesty and flavorful sauce perfect for marinating, dipping, or adding a kick to any meal.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest of one lemon, finely minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar Choose based on preference
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large red bell peppers, char grilled
- 1 large red onion, char grilled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 small red Thai chilis, roughly chopped (more to taste for hotter sauce)
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika or plain paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by roasting the red peppers and red onion to achieve good char marks using a gas grill, broiler, or cast iron grill pan.
- Once roasted, chop the peppers and onions and place them in a food processor or blender.
- Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, red Thai chilis, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the processor. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan and add the bay leaves. Let it simmer slowly for 20 to 30 minutes.
- After simmering, allow the sauce to cool slightly. Remove the bay leaves and return the sauce to the food processor.
- Add the additional lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and lemon zest. Puree for a few more minutes until very smooth, while slowly drizzling in the olive oil.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in small portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mg
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