Portuguese Peri Peri Blend

Portuguese Peri Peri BlendPeri Peri (sometimes spelled Piri Piri, or even pili pili) is a name used to describe a style of small, intensely hot chiles as well as the spicy sauce made from these chiles. Peri Peri sauce is closely associated with a dish of roasted or grilled chicken seasoned with Peri Peri sauce; in fact, Peri Peri chicken is often more well known than either the Portuguese Peri Peri Blend or Piri Piri sauce on its own. While the word Peri comes from an African

Peri-Peri (sometimes spelled “Piri-Piri,” or even “pili-pili”) is a name used to describe a style of small, intensely hot chiles as well as the spicy sauce made from these chiles. Peri-Peri sauce is closely associated with a dish of roasted or grilled chicken seasoned with Peri-Peri sauce; in fact, “Peri-Peri chicken” is often more well-known than either the Portuguese Peri Peri Blend or Piri-Piri sauce on its own.

While the word “Peri” comes from an African word for chile, Peri-Peri chicken is a specialty of Portuguese cuisine. This is most likely the result of Portuguese colonists in East Africa that adopted the local method of preparing Peri-Peri chicken as their own. This is a matter of some interpretation though, as the far-traveling Portuguese traders of the 1500s are credited with helping spread the cultivation of chiles throughout the world, so there is some debate about whether Peri-Peri chicken is African or Portuguese in origin.

• Recreates the zesty heat of authentic Peri Peri sauce with ground Peri-Peri chiles and lemon peel
• Pronounced citrus notes are augmented with smoky paprika
• Ready to use as-is, or can be turned into a sauce or paste by stirring in olive oil and lemon juice.

Our Portuguese Peri-Peri  Blend is a dry seasoning that recreates the combination of zesty chile heat and bright citrus flavors characteristic of Peri-Peri sauce. The seasoning’s flavor is delicately balanced with smoked sweet paprika and aromatics including garlic and ginger. It is ready to use as-is or can be stirred together with olive oil and/or lemon juice to create a thin paste that can be used as a marinade or basting sauce.

Uses of Portuguese Peri Peri Blend:

• Use for calde Verde, a traditional Portuguese soup
• Add olive oil and lemon juice for a hot sauce
• Delicious dry rub for seafood, poultry, or meat
• Sprinkle over sautéed or roasted vegetables

Storage & handling:

Store in a dry, cool place.

Recipe:

Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken Wings