Piri piri

November 29, 2006

Makes 1 cup

"Piri piri is the Swahili term for hot chilli," writes Marcus Samuelsson. "It's also the name of the national dish of Mozambique, an extremely potent concoction used at tables around the country as a sauce for shellfish, fish, and chicken."

8 red bird's-eye chilies, cored, seeded, and chopped 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, halved 1/2 cup olive oil 1. In a blender, combine the chilies, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, and garlic. Puree until smooth.

2. With the blender running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until the mixture is well combined. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Adapted from "The Soul of a New Cuisine"

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