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    Home » Condiments and Sauces » Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning

    Published: Dec 27, 2020 · Modified: Jun 6, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning

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    This Homemade Peri Peri seasoning is quick and easy to make, it is ready in under 5 minutes. This is a perfect spice blend that is worthy of your pantry. Your chicken, Salad, and steak are about to be lit!

    Let me show you how to make it in easy steps.

    a small bowl of spice.

    Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning

    Put your DIY cap on and make your own Peri Peri or Piri Piri seasoning from scratch. Not only is the homemade version easy and quick to make, it is also healthy as it doesn't contain any preservatives.

    Here in the UK, we love everything Peri Peri, thanks to Nandos. In fact, most supermarkets now stock their own version of the dry rub including Nando's brand but nothing beats the one you make at home from scratch yourself.

    By the way, Piri Piri is also called Peri-Peri. You may already know one of these names, so let's get mixing.

    What is peri peri seasoning

    Peri peri seasoning is a blend of spices used to flavor chicken or other meats and may be used in any other dish. It typically includes paprika, African birds eye chili (Peri Peri) oregano, and garlic. The name "peri peri or Peli Peli" comes from the African word for chili pepper.

    a jar of spice with a spoon in it.

    Why you should make your own

    • It is quick, simple and super easy.
    • This is an affordable recipe, the ingredients are what you likely have in your pantry already.
    • No preservatives are used in making this Peri Peri seasoning. Nothing on the ingredient list that you can't pronounce.
    • This spice blend makes every protein you use it on better. It is great with chicken, and beef and can even be used to spice your rice. No Nandos chicken without Nandos spicy rice.
    • You can customize and adjust the seasoning to taste and to your level of spiciness too.
    a close shot of spice blend in a bowl.

    To make your homemade Peri Peri seasoning you will need these ingredients

    While these lists might seem exhaustive, you can easily change things around to suit your taste. This is my version of the popular seasoning, so it is not straight from a Portuguese spice trader but it's definitely delicious.

    Sweet paprika

    Smoked paprika

    Oregano

    Cayenne pepper: the authentic or should I say traditional recipe uses piri piri pepper or birds-eye chili but in the absence of these ingredients, I use Nigerian cayenne pepper.

    Coriander leaves

    White sugar

    Salt

    Nutmeg

    Onion powder

    Ginger powder

    Ground green cardamom

    ingredients.

    How to make Peri Peri seasoning

    Add all the spice ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Transfer into a dry spice jar or airtight container.  2 tablespoons or 25g is equivalent to 1 storebought Piri Piri seasoning pack.

    Store in an airtight jar away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.

    How to use

    This Homemade seasoning would give your protein and instant flavor boost. No need for endless marinating.

    The number one culprit is chicken. I am well known for my spatchcocked peri peri chicken.

    It can also be used on beef, shrimp, fish, potato salad, or potato seasoning.

    If you love making your own homemade pizza then use this seasoning in the tomato sauce for a simple cheese and tomato peri peri seasoning. It can also be added to popcorn and couscous.

    a small white bowl of spice blend.

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    a close up of a spice bowl.

    Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning

    Ajoke
    This Homemade Peri Peri seasoning is quick and easy to make, it is ready under 5 minutes. This is a perfect spice blend that is worthy of your pantry. Your chicken, Salad and steak are about to be lit! Let me show you how to make it in easy steps.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine American, British, Portuguese
    Servings 6 tablespoons
    Calories 25 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon Sweet paprika
    • 2 tablespoon Garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon Oregano
    • 2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or use according to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander leave
    • 1 teaspoon Salt this is optional
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamon powder
    • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon Onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground green cardamom

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the spice ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine.
      different spices in a bowl.
    • Transfer into a dry spice jar or airtight container. 2 tablespoons or 25g is equivalent to 1 storebought peri peri seasoning pack. Store in an airtight jar away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.
      spice mix in a blue plate.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1605IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    1. Cris says

      January 06, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Love it! Thank u!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 09, 2023 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you, Cris.

        Reply
    2. Katie says

      October 14, 2022 at 5:30 am

      Hi Peri- peri is actually originally from Mozambique and then spread to south africa and the rest of the world.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 14, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        Thanks for the info, Katie.

        Reply
    3. Fiona says

      July 01, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this Peri Peri Seasoning recipe!!! Once I mixed all the spices together, I smelled it and didn’t think it was what I was trying to make... then I just had to put a dabble on my tongue and knew immediately that I was wrong!!! It is delicious an will be putting it on the potatoes tonight with dinner.. Also, thanks for the suggestion of putting it in spaghetti sauce. I’m sure it will be a well received treat in any meal I make.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 06, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        Aw, my pleasure Fiona. I am glad you gave the spice a chance.

        Reply

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