Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
15 Tablespoons
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Portuguese, South African
Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning
Description
This recipe blends a variety of ground spices, including sugars, smoked and regular paprika, garlic and onion powders, ground coriander, and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and parsley. Ground ginger and cardamom contribute warmth and subtle complexity, while salt balances the blend.
The cayenne pepper quantity can be adjusted to control the spiciness, ranging from mild to more assertive heat. The result is a versatile seasoning suitable for marinating meats, sprinkling on vegetables, or incorporating into sauces.
Stored in an airtight jar, this homemade mix maintains its freshness and makes it easy to infuse peri peri flavor into cooking without needing fresh ingredients or pre-made sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper see note 1
Instructions
- Mix everything together well and store in an airtight jar.
Notes
- The amount of cayenne pepper can be adjusted to increase or decrease the spiciness according to preference.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container to keep the flavors fresh for longer.
- Use this blend to season chicken, vegetables, or incorporate into sauces to add peri peri flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 602IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.