PERI PERI MARINADE (PILI PILI)

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Peri Peri, the national hot sauce of Zimbabwe, is an ancestor of many of our Acadian (and other southern) hot sauces.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Peppers

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 fresh hot chili peppers, chopped (such as jalapeno, habanero)
1/2 cup lemon juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (to taste) or 1 tablespoon red pepper (to taste)
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
4 -5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and process to a smooth paste. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow flavours to develop.
  • Prior to cooking, I recommend seasoning lightly with additional kosher salt.
  • Suggested cooking method: Coat chicken pieces in the marinade until they are completely coated. Cover and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • For oven cooking, it's important that the chicken pieces be arranged with no space between them. Using a dish that is too large will cause the sauce to burn off when cooking.
  • Another authentic cooking method is to "butterfly" a whole chicken, which is to split a cleaned whole chicken down the center enough to allow it to lie flat, but without cutting it into two pieces. Then flatten it by hitting it with a mallet or sturdy bottle and coating the chicken with Peri Peri and marinating overnight before grilling.

Md Syed
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5 stars!


Yoan Anthony
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I'll be making this again!


Zhiquaon Wolf
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Delicious!


Penny Marsh
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This is the best peri-peri marinade I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I've used it on chicken, fish, and shrimp and it's always been a hit.


MLUNGISI KELVIN
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I love the simplicity of this marinade. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish. I've used it on chicken and shrimp and it's always a hit.


Jwobe Gwibd
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This marinade is a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinners. It's easy to make and can be used on a variety of proteins. I've tried it on chicken, fish, and tofu and it's always delicious.


pathari morang
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this marinade. The heat was just right and the flavors were amazing. I used it on chicken and it was so juicy and flavorful.


Ava Consuegra
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This is my go-to peri-peri marinade. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually use it on chicken, but I've also tried it on fish and it was delicious.


Abderazak Elghebir
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I love this marinade! I've used it on chicken, shrimp, and fish and it's always delicious. The flavors are so well-balanced and the heat is just right.


Tashi Choden
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Made this marinade for grilled chicken and it was fantastic! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, with a perfect amount of heat. Will definitely be using this recipe again.


Joy Njoroge
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This peri-peri marinade is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious, spicy flavor to chicken, fish, or tofu. I've used it on all three and it's always a hit. Highly recommend!