Have you ever heard of the tasty Piri piri sauce? This product is perfect for spicy lovers, although it also serves to give a different touch to any dish. Now it has reached all the supermarkets in Mercadona in Spain. Read on so as not to miss any detail of this curious sauce, the Piri piri from Mercadona.
The Piri-Piri sauce from Mercadona
Mercadona It is one of the preferred supermarkets of the Spanish for its quality products. Currently, its latest novelty is this delicious sauce. Of course, if you don't like the hot spicy, it may not be a good idea to take it.
This product was already on sale in some of the company's stores in the middle of the year 2019, but it has finally been extended to the entire chain after the good reception of its customers.
What is Piri Piri sauce?
The sauce pee pee, also called peri peri, peli peli or pili pili, is considered one of the most spicy dressings versatile of the world. It is created from chili peppers and to reduce the spiciness there are many people who add tomato or pepper. Chicken with this sauce is one of the most popular recipes, but it also combines wonderfully with other foods such as seafood.
Although it is easier to obtain the Piri piri from Mercadona, it is also you can recreate the original recipe, since it is not complex to do at home. You just have to marinate the chilies, whether dried or fresh, with garlic, oil and lemon or lime juice, a touch of wine vinegar or with whiskey, brandy, cognac and port.
What other sauces are in the range?
Piri piri sauce is made by the supplier Totaler Calimenta in Portugal. However, it already supplies other sauces such as Ranchera or Gajo. The Segment It is designed to be mixed with potato wedges, as the name suggests, or with meat or fish. Instead, the sauce Rancher It is oriented to accompany meats and batters.
Likewise, the ranchera is also known for accompanying and being the key to the famous bacon cheese fries. Its preparation is easy, you only need these ingredients: lemon juice, water, vinegar, sour cream, sugar and egg yolk. It is also for sale in a 250 ml bottle for 1,25 euros. Also in Mercadona you can also find the well-known yogurt sauce.
Roast chicken with Piri Piri, the star recipe
As we have already told you, the chicken with Piri piri is a true delicacy. To get this simple recipe you just need un chicken whole, oil, black pepper, salt, a glass of water, a red onion, mini potatoes and chives.
Once you have the ingredients, it's time to get down to business. First, preheat the oven to 200º and place the chicken on the baking sheet. Pour a drizzle of oil on top, salt and pepper and add half a glass of water. Then bake for 30 minutes on each side. After this step, you have two options. Create your own sauce or add the Piri piri from Mercadona.
If you choose the first option, you must remove all the ingredients. That is, piri piri chillies, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, brown sugar, paprika from La Vera, oregano, soy sauce and Tabasco. Once you have your sauce, bought or prepared, You should add it after an hour of baking the chicken and continue baking it for an hour and a half more.
Later, in the middle of that last baking, take the chicken out of the oven again and pour in the remaining Piri piri sauce again. Also, add the chopped red onion and the mini potatoes on top. Lastly, let it finish baking. And ready! Your roast chicken with Piri piri is ready to serve.
We hope you dare to try the recipe at home and tell us the result. It is very simple and also the Piri piri sauce only costs 1 euro in Mercadona and contains 195 ml. A delicacy that you cannot miss!
