Sauces bring to life our everyday meals,they will always be key in complementing the flavours while adding into what would otherwise be a bland dish.

Popularized by the South African franchise ‘Nandos’,Peri Peri is a barbecue sauce perfect for grilling meat or chicken.

The original Peri Peri is made from African birds eye chillies,garlic,red wine vinegar amongst other herbs and spices.This is my twist to this classic,using mangoes to really bring out the fresh tropical flavours from this sauce

I love mangoes,it’s my second favorite fruit second to my darling pineapple,mangoes are in season and I have been working alot with them of late,mangoes now are at their best and not only are they delicious,but are healthy and packed with nutrients and anti oxidants.

Mangoes are in season and are at their best in texture and flavour.Always use ingredients that are fresh and are in season.

The mango provides for sweet aromatic mango flavours that balances well with the fiery hot chillies.Lime adds in freshness and zing to the sauce,you can use lemons,personally I  dond lime works best.This mango lime Peri Peri sauce is best used as a marinade for chicken,beef or pork.Freshly made,my mango lime Peri Peri sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce and will go well with sea food,chips or wedges.

This sauce is easy to bring together using fresh ingredients devoid of preservatives,all you need is your home blender and you are set.

I usually make a large batch store it in my refrigerator ready to dip into or spice up my meats,my mango lime sauce will freshen up your normal chicken,pork,beef or fish injecting them with spicy tropical flavours that are to die for.

I made this mango lime peri peri sauce as a marinade but this days i find myself slathering it on anything as it’s that good,be it burgers,sandwiches,soups,rice meals it’s limitless on what it can go on.

Now don’t get me wrong,I love the classic Peri Peri sauce but oh my,the mango is a game changer in this one and I am now torn between my Home Made Peri Peri Sauce and my mango and lime Peri Peri sauce,but these are problems that make me happy in life.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 red jalapeno peppers
• 1 large ripe mango
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 6 red chilli peppers
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup red onions
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a blender,throw in your garlic,Chili Peppers,onions and basil

Blitz this into a smooth paste,add in your paprika,olive oil,red wine vinegar,oregano,lime juice,lime zest and season with salt and pepper.Puree till smooth and consistent

Bottle this up in a sterilized jar and store in your refrigerator

Surprise your mates with this packaged in a fancy jar as a warm homely gift.

Enjoy