19/06/2026
For those of you who prefer to fight the winter chills differently, here are a few delicious ways to put that bottle of Quality Pickles Peri-Peri Sauce (Mild, Hot and XHot) to work. Please remember that all ingredients may be adjusted to taste and heat tolerance levels. 🥵
​1. Flame-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken (The Classic)
​The absolute best use for a South African style peri-peri sauce is a proper spatchcock chicken on the braai (or in a very hot oven).
​How to do it: Spatchcock a whole chicken (or use chicken pieces). Poke a few shallow holes in the meat so the flavor penetrates. Marinate the chicken in a mix of 1 cup of the peri-peri sauce, a splash of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a couple of smashed garlic cloves.
​Cooking: Marinate overnight, then braai over medium-hot coals (or roast at 200°C). Baste with extra sauce frequently during the last 10 minutes of cooking for that perfect, sticky, charred finish.
​2. Peri-Peri Chicken Livers (Restaurant Style)
​A staple starter that is incredibly quick and easy to make at home.
​How to do it: Clean 500g of chicken livers and pat them dry. Sauté a finely chopped onion and some garlic in butter and a splash of oil until soft. Turn up the heat, add the livers, and sear them quickly so they stay tender inside.
​The Sauce: Pour in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of your peri-peri sauce and a splash of fresh cream (to smooth out the texture and slightly mellow the heat). Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve piping hot with a crusty Portuguese roll to mop up the gravy.
​3. Creamy Peri-Peri Prawns
​Bring the Mozambican coast to your kitchen with a fast, high-heat prawn dish.
​How to do it: Melt a generous chunk of butter in a large pan with a splash of oil (to keep the butter from burning) and plenty of minced garlic. Toss in cleaned, de-veined prawns (shells on or off) and fry until they just start to turn pink.
​The Sauce: Pour in a healthy dose of the peri-peri sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss everything together for another minute until the prawns are cooked through and coated in a glossy, spicy sauce. Serve over savory rice or with chips.
​4. Spicy Peri-Peri Trinchado
​A rich, saucy Portuguese beef stew that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
​How to do it: Cubed rump steak are flash-fried in a very hot pan with garlic, bay leaves, and a touch of paprika, then removed.
​The Sauce: In the same pan, reduce the heat, add a splash of white wine or beef stock to deglaze, and stir in a few tablespoons of your peri-peri sauce. Return the meat to the pan, coat it nicely in the reduced sauce, and serve with cubes of fried potatoes or fresh bread.
​Quick Flavor Hacks:
​Spicy Mayo: Mix a tablespoon of the sauce into regular mayonnaise to make an incredible spread for burgers, prego rolls, or a dipping sauce for chips.
​Wing Toss: Bake or fry chicken wings until crispy, then toss them in a bowl with a mix of this peri-peri sauce and a little melted butter.
​Which one of these sounds like a winner for dinner?