Peri-peri
Peri-peri[edit | edit source]
Peri-peri, also known as piri-piri or pili-pili, is a type of chili pepper that originated in Southern Africa. The name "peri-peri" comes from the Swahili word 'pilipili', which means 'pepper'. It is a small and extremely spicy member of the Capsicum genus.
History[edit | edit source]
The peri-peri pepper is believed to have originated in South America and was brought to Africa by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. The Portuguese then took the pepper back to Europe, where it became a popular ingredient in Portuguese cuisine, particularly in the form of peri-peri sauce.
Peri-peri Sauce[edit | edit source]
Peri-peri sauce is a hot sauce made from crushed peri-peri peppers, citrus peel, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, lemon juice, bay leaves, paprika, pimiento, basil, oregano, and tarragon. It is used as a seasoning or marinade for meat, especially chicken, and is a key ingredient in the popular dish peri-peri chicken.
Peri-peri Chicken[edit | edit source]
Peri-peri chicken is a dish that originated in Angola and Mozambique when Portuguese settlers arrived with peri-peri peppers. The dish consists of chicken marinated in peri-peri sauce, then grilled. The chicken is served with a side of peri-peri sauce for dipping.
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Peri-peri peppers are grown in several African countries, including Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The peppers are also grown in Portugal, where they are known as piri-piri peppers.
Culinary Uses[edit | edit source]
In addition to peri-peri sauce and peri-peri chicken, the peri-peri pepper is used in a variety of other dishes. It is often used to spice up soups, stews, and marinades, and is a common ingredient in African and Portuguese cuisine.
Health Benefits[edit | edit source]
Peri-peri peppers are rich in vitamin A, C, and E, and also contain high levels of capsaicin, a compound that is believed to have several health benefits, including pain relief, reducing inflammation, and boosting metabolism.
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