5 from 21 votes
Peri Peri Mayonnaise - Perinaise
Peri Peri Mayonnaise blends creamy mayonnaise with smoked paprika, ground African bird eye chili or cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, and optional sugar for a spicy, tangy dipping sauce or spread. The balance of spices and acidity creates a flavorful condiment that can be tailored to preferred heat levels.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
66 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Condiments, Lunch, Dinner
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ - 1 teaspoon African bird eye chili use more or less depending on how spicy you like to have your dip, or cayenne pepper, ground
- ¾ teaspoon garlic ground
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (alternatively, use low-carb or vegan mayo)
- 1½ tablespoon lemon juice (juice from half of a medium-sized lemon)
- salt or more, to taste, a pinch
Instructions
- Start by mixing all dry ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the mayonnaise and stir until smooth. Next, slowly add the lemon juice, stir again, and then adjust the flavor with a pinch of salt or more as preferred. Once satisfied with the taste, serve your peri peri mayonnaise immediately or store it in the fridge for later.
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Notes
- Adjust the amount of African bird eye chili or cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.