Homemade Piri Piri Hot Sauce Mia's Way

Elevate your spice game with **Homemade Piri Piri Hot Sauce Mia's Way**, a fiery and flavorful condiment bursting with bold, zesty character. Made from a vibrant blend of fresh red bird’s eye chilies, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic garlic, this sauce boasts layers of heat and smokiness, thanks to smoked paprika and dried oregano. A tangy twist of red wine vinegar and lemon juice balances the spice, while olive oil adds a velvety smooth texture. Perfect as a marinade, dipping sauce, or topping, this versatile hot sauce comes together in just 25 minutes and can be customized for your ideal level of heat. Whether you’re jazzing up grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted veggies, this homemade creation will quickly become your go-to condiment. Store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and savor the bold, homemade taste in every drop!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 8 pieces red bird's eye chilies
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for consistency adjustment)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the bird's eye chilies and red bell pepper thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Cut off the stems of the bird's eye chilies. If you prefer milder heat, remove some of the seeds. Slice the red bell pepper into smaller manageable pieces, discarding the seeds and membrane.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once heated, sauté the chilies, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and aromatic.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed ingredients to a blender or food processor. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.

Step 6

Blend the mixture on high until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you'd like it spicier, you can blend in more fresh chilies.

Step 8

Pour the Piri Piri sauce into a sterilized glass jar or bottle and allow it to cool completely.

Step 9

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use and enjoy with grilled chicken, seafood, vegetables, or as a condiment for any dish that needs a spicy kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(305.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	610.8

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1201.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 3.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60.1mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 965.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.8%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 13.8%