The secret ingredient behind their popular restaurant dishes is their peri peri sauces, which they’ve bottled. Traditional peri peri (or piri piri) sauces incorporate African Bird’s Eye chili peppers as well as citrus peel, garlic, onion, lemon juice, bay leaves, paprika, pimiento, basil, oregano, and tarragon, and salt and pepper. The African Bird’s Eye chili pepper measures in at 175,000 SHU on the Scoville Heat Scale. There are four sauces, though I’ve only been able to sample three of them. I’m particular to the garlic for a bit more of a savory element, but I’m always particular to garlic, so don’t let that sway you too much. I’m happy to recommend this sauce. Nando’s has gone mass market and you can find their products in stores like Publix and Target, or from their restaurants. Don’t forget to support the smaller hot sauce makers as well! You can learn more about Nando’s and their sauces at their web site here: http://www.nandosperiperi.com. Want to make your own peri peri sauce? Here is our Peri Peri Sauce Recipe. If you like our chili pepper recipes, check out our chili pepper cookbooks!
