What You Need to Know
Piri piri sauce is an emulsion of oil and water-based ingredients, stabilized by spices and acids. The sauce undergoes a concentration process during preparation, where the flavors are intensified through blending and mixing. The chemical composition of the sauce includes capsaicin from chili peppers, allicin from garlic, and citric acid from lemon juice.
Key Parameters
Equipment
mortar and pestle (traditional)blender (modern)fine mesh strainer
Steps
- 1.
Frango Piri Piri (Portugal): Primary marinade and basting sauce
- 2.
Piri Piri Prawns (Mozambique): Flame-grilling glaze
- 3.
Peri Peri Fries (South Africa): Dipping sauce and seasoning
The Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsification