Piri-Piri Sauce

Piri-piri peppers are found in well-stocked supermarkets and spice shops. Dried cayenne or piquin peppers are acceptable substitutes. Piri-piri sauce is excellent over chicken and steak.

YIELDS ABOUT 1⁄2 CUP

1⁄4 cup crushed dried piri-piri peppers

3 cloves garlic, minced

1⁄4 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-inch knob fresh ginger, grated

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and purée until very smooth.
  2. Use immediately or pour into a lidded container and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.