The Swahili word for pepper pepper is pili pili. Piri Piri is based upon the Portuguese interpretation of that word. This hot sauce is a very popular and traditional recipe based upon the Angolan and Mozambique sauce and is used to add flavor to many dishes. It can be more or less hot depending on your preference. It can be used to make many different popular dishes like Shrimp Mozambique or Frango Piri Piri, make some and try this delicious sauce out!
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Spice and Portuguese cuisine go hand and hand. From the historical times when the Portuguese explored the oceans to find the best routes to the East, they have been an essential part of our cuisine. This sauce is a simple testament to our appreciation for spice, also called “Piri Piri”. The ingredients and directions are very simple so go ahead and enjoy this wonderful sauce and tell us what you think. It is perfect for being served with either grilled chicken and rice or some seafood dishes like Shrimp Mozambique.
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