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FAQ
It comes from Mozambique. PERi-PERi chicken eventually made its way across the border to South Africa, but it all started in Mozambique.
Water, Rapeseed Oil, Tandoori Masala, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Onion, Chilli Powder, Garlic, Sugar, Mustard, Bell Peppers, Coriander Seeds, Yeast Extract, Kasuri Methi, Natural Extracts, Herbs, Spices, Preservative (Sodium Benzoate) and Antioxidant (Calcium Disodium EDTA).
The chicken is first spatchocked and then marinated in garlic and chillies, with a dash of vinegar. The next day it gets nicely charred on a barbecue, and typically served with a side of matchstick potato crisps and a good dash of fiery piri piri hotsauce. A proper summer dish!
Peri peri seasoning is a flavoursome spice blend commonly used in Portuguese and African cuisines. It typically features a combination of chilli flakes, paprika, garlic, and other herbs and spices. The seasoning delivers a spicy, smoky, and slightly tangy taste that enhances the flavour of various dishes.
Piri-piri, peri-peri or peli-peli is the name used in Portuguese and a number of African languages to describe the African bird's-eye chili. The variations in spelling derive from the various pronunciations of the word in parts of Africa, although 'piri-piri' is the correct spelling in Portuguese.