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Piri Piri Chile

This extremely spicy chile’s bright, tart kick is complemented by subtle fruity undertones. Famously paired with chicken, it’s also delicious with fatty fish and sharp cheese.

This extremely spicy chile’s bright, tart kick is complemented by subtle fruity undertones. Famously paired with chicken, it’s also delicious with fatty fish and sharp cheese.

Fun Fact

While best known for its association with a certain cheeky Portugese-style chicken chain, the pepper actually originates in Mozambique. The name is a version of pilipili, the Swahili word for pepper.

Spice Stats

Native to:
Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Plant family:
Solanaceae
Raw form:
Chile
Scoville:
<165,000
Native to:Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Plant family:Solanaceae
Raw form:Chile
Scoville:<165,000

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Peri Peri Chicken

Uses: Piri Piri Chile

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Substitute chicken thighs if chicken liver is not available/desired

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