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.
Ingredients:
Spices (including ginger, oregano), Garlic, Salt, Lemon peel, Paprika, and Wiri Wiri chiles,
Recipe:
Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken Wings
Portuguese Peri-Peri Blend is an addictively spicy and zesty flavor powerhouse that will change how chicken is prepared. Our Peri-Peri blend is citrusy and hot with a smoky, garlic balance. This spice blend is made for chicken on the grill and hot wings are a quick, easy choice for showing off cooking skills.
Save on Portuguese Peri Peri Blend with a NY Spice Shop promo code
Checkmate is a savings app with over one million users that have saved $$$ on brands like NY Spice Shop.
The Checkmate extension automatically applies NY Spice Shop discount codes, NY Spice Shop coupons and more to give you discounts on products like Portuguese Peri Peri Blend.