Piri Piri

Emeril's piri piri — a Portuguese-inspired hot olive oil sauce with jalapeños, poblanos, and garlic, pureed smooth. Must age 1 week before serving.

MexicanOtherEasy10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 1 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 4 whole fresh jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (stems and seeds included)
  • 2 whole fresh poblano peppers, finely chopped (stems and seeds included)
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine olive oil, jalapeños, poblanos, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in the minced garlic.

  4. 4

    Using a hand-held mixer or blender, purée the sauce until smooth.

  5. 5

    Allow the sauce to sit under refrigeration for 1 week before serving.

  6. 6

    Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro and kosher salt.

Tags

portuguesespicyemerilcondimenthot-sauce