Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsNando's PERi-PERiXx Hot Peri-peri Sauce Recipe

Xx Hot Peri-peri Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Nando's PERi-PERi
Time45m
Serves10

Feeling brave? Packed with fire, XX Hot PERi-PERi sauce is made for serious heat seekers and not for the faint at heart.

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Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chilies

    Remove the stems from the dried African bird's eye chilies and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic cloves, red bell pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, smoked paprika, sugar, and water. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Sauce

    Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Cool and Store

    Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. Pour into a sterilized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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