Portuguese Piri Piri – Hot – 35g

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Originally made in Mozambique by the Portuguese, this zesty spice blend is most commonly used as a spice rub on grilled chicken. With rich, smoky flavours and a little kick, this versatile spice rub can be used to jazz about just about any meat, seafood, or even veg! Our Portuguese Piri Piri blend has a medium-hot heat rating.

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Flavour Notes:

With rich, smoky flavours and a little kick, this versatile spice rub can be used to jazz about just about any meat, seafood or even veg! Our Portuguese Piri Piri blend has a medium-hot heat rating.

Culinary Notes:

The heart and soul of this blend comes from the African peri peri chillies which were bought back by the Portuguese explorers. This zesty spice blend is most commonly used as a spice rub on grilled chicken. but can add a great smoky flavour and chilli kick to soups, stews, sauces or grilled meat, fish or veggies.

Health Benefits:

All of our blends are full of spices that are beneficial to your health. They are preservative-free, additive-free, and filler-free. The intense flavour from our spice blends means a little goes a long way. Our Piri Piri blend is packed with Paprika for antioxidants, lemon peel for vitamin C and chilli for boosting the immune system, eliminating inflammation and aiding in weight loss.

Ingredients:

Made from local and imported ingredients: Paprika, chilli, salt, pepper, lemon peel.

country of origin:

Mozambique

other names or spelling:

Peri Peri

How to use

  • Add direct to dishes or infuse in oil
  • Rub generously on a whole chicken before grilling for the classic
  • Sprinkle over steaks before placing on a searing hot grill
  • Mix with a little oil and rub the marinade generously over prawns before BBQing
  • Mix with sour cream or greek yogurt for a zesty dip
  • Add to rice before cooking so the grains are infused with Piri Piri flavour
  • The fruity and acidic characteristics are perfect for slow-cooked meat dishes
  • Use 1tbsp to 500g of protein
  • To release the volatile oils in the spices, this blend it best added at the beginning of cooking
  • Replace an array of spices in a dish with this one handy blend

The Spice People FAQs

Portuguese Piri Piri is a traditional spice blend originating from Mozambique and commonly used in Portuguese cuisine. It’s known for its spicy and flavorful profile, featuring the famous African bird’s eye chili (Piri Piri), along with other herbs and spices.

Portuguese Piri Piri spice is known for its heat, thanks to the inclusion of the fiery bird’s eye chili. It’s generally considered to be quite spicy, but the level of heat can vary depending on individual taste preferences and the specific blend used.

Yes, you can adjust the spiciness of dishes made with Portuguese Piri Piri spice by varying the amount of spice blend you use. If you prefer milder heat, you can use less of the spice blend or mix it with other ingredients to temper the heat.

To maintain its flavour and potency, it’s best to store Portuguese Piri Piri blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Proper storage can help extend the shelf life of the spice blend.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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