Authentic Nandos Hot Sauce Recipe!

This is the PERFECT Nandos Hot Sauce recipe...and you can spice it up to whatever heat level you like! As tasty as the original Nandos hot sauce is, you are going to love this replica Nandos Hot Sauce!
Piri Piri chicken is traditionally a Portuguese dish, but Nandos is an International restaurant that originated in South Africa.
** I have been getting questions about the use of citric acid because I already use lemons in this recipe. Citric acid doesn't really have a flavour, if I used more lemons then I am adding more lemon flavour. The citric acid is adding more acid to the sauce without the extra lemon flavour...to help this sauce be safer (more acidic = more shelf stable) **
I tested the sauce with a pH meter and it came out at 4.4 so it should be shelf-stable. Test it yourself to be sure, and make sure you keep things clean during prep and cooking. I would keep it in the fridge once you start using it though!
Ingredients:
30-40 Piri Piri Peppers (you can use other birds eye, or Super Chilli)
6 Cayenne Peppers
4 Ring of Fire Peppers
1 Large White Onion
5 Cloves of garlic
1 Large Lemon (or 2 small lemons)
1/2 TBSP Salt
2 TBSP Vinegar (distilled white preferably)
1 TBSP Dried Rosemary
2 TBSP Vegetable Oil
1/2 TSP Citric Acid (optional) - geni.us/citricacid
(If you want to reduce the spice to around the Medium heat Nandos sauce, use 10 Piri Piri peppers and 1 Ring of Fire pepper.)
Blend all the ingredients together and simmer for 10-15 minutes
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[@arkadiuszz3991]

What for to use citric acid if you use lemon juice ? I think that’s the same. Greetings from Poznan.

[@ChilliChump]

Citric acid doesn't have flavour....so if you add more lemon then you are adding more lemon flavour. Which isn't a bad thing if you want it to have more lemon flavour. Like I said in the video you don't have to add citric acid, I just wanted less lemon taste in this sauce.

[@ChilliChump]

Also the citric acid makes the sauce more acidic so the sauce will be safer from bad bacteria and botulism etc. You could use more lemons or vinegar to make it more acidic but this will change the flavour.

[@arkadiuszz3991]

Thank you for your answer. By the way, I would like to ask you whether you were wondering what optimal density should a spicy sauce have ?

[@ChilliChump]

That really depends on the sauce! I like a few different consistencies and densities. The salsa, chunky type sauces are good....but I also like the consistency of thinner vinegar based sauses too like Cholula, Frank's or Tabasco sauce. Or when I make a pure fermented pepper sauce, that has its own density/consistency too depending on the type of pepper. You could even use the brine after a fermentation which is almost the same consistency as water!

[@joelav91]

@@ChilliChump citric acid is also sour tho? i use it mixed in my sour gummies sugar coating

[@tinkiak6052]

One of my fave channels. You’ve covered all my pepper interests: growing instructions and tips, fermentation, as well as cooking and hot sauce recipes. Well done! I smile each time the notifications come in.

[@suhakhaled1984]

I made this sauce a year ago and it lasted for a whole year ... actually I finished it yesterday ... It was awesome and I came to watch the recipe once more to make it again... no regrets

[@khaledbalharith953]

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[@suhakhaled1984]

@@khaledbalharith953 اي استعملتها لاكثر من سنة حطيتها بإيد الثلاجة لاني عايشة ببلد حرارته مرتفعة لكن اعتقد بتعيش برا الثلاجة بالاماكن الباردة

[@DesPardesCuisines]

Check out mine as well 🤩 I love peri peri and have some very nice peri peri recipes on my channel

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

Chilli products last for ages, especially if stored in sterile containers and made with vinegar or alcohol, or fermented.

[@Dan-jj5do]

Thank You for this recipe! I don't have many of the same 🌶 varieties and used a mix of 🌶's from my garden but this recipe makes a delicious tasting sauce. It has been going on everything I've eaten over the last few weeks. This is the definition of awesome sauce.

[@richardmurzin5641]

Nice job on this one! Short and to the point, both the length of the video and the prep time. What a lovely orange colour you got! Have not grown Piri Piri but they are up for next year!

[@ellisdubh]

Wow, this sauce was great. Thanks for taking the time to pull the video together.

[@EshanShafeeq073055]

I have been watching your videos for days, and my mouth waters everytime!

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Northeast USA here. I grew up in SA (1964 till 1984) and love peri peri sauce. I have been making my own for some time here now. I cannot get piri piri's though. I have to use Thai Bird's eye instead. One thing I have been doing different, is I have been roasting everything before blending it. Not sure if that is better or worse. Or the same. One thing i know, I much prefer it to Nandos now. I have one bottle, and always compare. Peri Peri chicken is one of my favorites. I also made Peri Peri chicken livers just the other day. Fantastic. Locals here think i am a crazy African haha. But I have converted a few to our tastes. My wife and her family loves my Durban curry, and everyone loves biltong.

[@selinasnowdon2834]

Amazing cqnada sell dried peri peri chilli

[@nathanlambshead4778]

​@@selinasnowdon2834 Did you mean to say 'Amazon Canada'?I prefer to use fresh chilies in this but dried would work well also I think. To tell you the truth, I had access to fresh piri piri's when I lived in Africa, and I see no difference between them and Thai Bird's eye chilies. At least not enough so anyone would know the difference in a peri peri sauce. But one day i may try dried piri prir's. Thank you.

[@pensadorrealista2825]

Thank you very much, I really enjoyed it alot. This is one of my hobys on the week ends.

[@sallymoodley7540]

Excellent tutorial. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@thenickn0ck]

the quality of your videos is insane! keep up the good work!

[@houdaeddahbi]

This is the right and the correct way to make a hot sauce ! Thank you so much .

[@nibblebytes]

Houda Eeda shouldn’t use oil

[@jameskilander4958]

Just started making sauces out of the garden this year. You are very helpful!! Thanks

[@sallymoodley1422]

Your recipe looks delicious. I will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@pepperdactyl]

Thanks for this recipe and process. I've had a chance to try a few of my ripe Piri Piri. I love that pepper. I see why it's such a great candidate for hot sauces and powers/spice blends.

[@ChilliChump]

It's the top of my chilli list!

[@bokaboi]

G’day from Australia! Nando’s is my favourite! You’ve earned a subscriber 👍🏻

[@wanmazaziman8027]

looks like pretty easy to do and the ingredients easy to find. gonna try it tonite

[@dlcorrea]

Excellent recipe!! I´m going to use it from now on to make my chilli sauces! Thank you!

[@joannevardakis873]

Thank u, thank u, I’ve been looking for this reciepie for long time.🙏🙏🙏

[@zechariahdsiler]

Thanks man! Looks great. I’ll have to try it.

[@darrent2478]

I love the cuban music playing in the background. Great video also! You have inspired me to plant hot peppers this spring to make my own hot sauce.

[@DiggyDax92]

Hmm, very good video. Been getting this sauce In the states lately. I live in New Hampshire. And I really dig the flavor profile. Would love to make this myself!

[@nmrock99]

This sauce is undeniably the authentic real deal! Grateful for you sharing it!

[@RYKOWISKOpolskieostresosy]

Looks very tasty, love that texture, small pieces of peppers that's what I am talking about 👍

[@AcydDrop]

That looks yummy, thanks for sharing

[@northshorepressurewashing]

Thanks for your videos, one of my new favourite channels 😁🔥🔥

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you! And you are one of my favourite new subscribers 😁

[@odettemarillier1297]

Yum , that looks amazing... Going to make it today ! Thanks for a great video 👍🇻🇺

[@94hayster]

Another great video. Your videos are always high quality, I'm surprised you don't have more subs

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you Hayden! The subs are coming in slowly but surely. I guess it is down to what mood KZbin is in when it decides which channels to promote!

[@nichomecooking]

It looks amazing thank you for sharing

[@andystennesseelife7016]

Aw man that looks awesome!

[@jlee9024]

Wow. All the way from South Africa. We wish you the best of the best. I will try your recipe. God bless you

[@whippy107]

Homemade Nandos sauce!! excellent! I'll be trying your recipe for sure, thanks! :)

[@neilus0]

Lovely looking sauce..... I've made piri piri with shop bought chillies. I roasted them with garlic and the onion before making the sauce. No need to cook after and adds a lovely flavour. Just a light roast 160 for 25 min.

[@butsukete1806]

Roasted is good, but I imagine that would taste closer to African Rhino Peri-Peri sauce rather than Nando's.

[@pumba6099]

I made it with store bought chilli's, I really didn't enjoy the vegetable grassy smell /taste to it. I think ill roast my chillies first and put more vinegar / lemon juice into it. I prefer the nandos hot sauce I can't get enough. I find it hard to replicate it exactly.

[@afina1009]

Thanks so much for your recipe. So easy and so yummy! Tastes like Nandos really. I just used around 10 Thai chilies but next batch I will try make it hotter.

[@xaharrehman9099]

Hi there! Nando's is my all tym favorite. We have many branches of this foreign chain here in Pakistan. But apart from all, I'm lucky to learn all these Nando's Sauses recipes from u. Here in Pakistani Supermarkets... Nando Sauses are available in full range. Yummmmmz to your upcoming recipes........! Thanks & Love from Pakistan.

[@pietercoetzee6444]

On day two of the Lock Down, due to Covid 19, I stumbled on your site. I loved your accent. I have since watched a lot of your programs and I love it. I then watched your Nyami Chili sauce wherein your referred to Zambia or Zim and you also referred to Nyama. I then saw you making biltong and I kinda recognized your jersey. It became a quest for me to know. In this program you said what I wanted to know. I therefor wish to state the following. "Doen so voort. Jy maak ons trots hier in Suid-Afrika." (Translated for other you-tubers: Keep on doing what you are doing. You are making us proud here in South Africa.)

[@ChilliChump]

😊 Baie dankie Pieter!

[@nikz2421]

Day 45 of lockdown here in South Africa, gave up brewing beer and decided to start making hot sauce 😁

[@amnakhan2427]

I love to watch his vid,just like sitting in a class room😊😄

[@amnakhan2427]

I also love his accent😊😄

[@randallpetroelje3913]

Oh yeah !! Peri peri sauce is awesome, but the rosemary is definitely a nice touch. Love your recipe. Thanks again for your show.👍😂anything that makes you sweat is good for you!!

[@amnakhan2427]

Wonderful vid😊and you explain in all vid step by step that every one understand😍

[@tahwa15]

Thanks you , will try this , thanks for getting to the point and putting the recipe

[@wadewave4323]

just stumbled by your channel...just started my second ferment for hot sauce. love your channel...has inspired me for different recipes.

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you Wade, and welcome!

[@TheNatrjack965]

Great video I will be trying that out thanks for sharing ..🌶️🌶️

[@danoooo2897]

so trying that .looks so yummy

[@neda7515]

Thanks for the video. I have been trying to get into the hot sauce making business and this was my fist sauce I tried and royal messed up. Thanks to your tips we back on track:)

[@commotiondeejay]

I am literally salivating looking at that cooked chicken and hot sauce Damn this lockdown needs to hurry up so I can go back there and eat the whole menu in one sitting lol Lovely looking sauce I’m gonna try make that soon :)

[@Maxikilombo]

I just did it with jalapeños, its amazing the taste! thank you for the recipe

[@ChilliChump]

Brilliant, I should give that a go (with jalapenos). I have so many varieties this year, will be interesting to see what I come up with! Thanks for watching

[@MARKOSILLYPIG]

Made my own Nando’s sauce tonight needs tweaking but thanks for the recipe still. hot in my mouth 30 mins later awesome flavour cheers

[@tmterry6002]

I stumble across Nando's sauces in grocery stores on occasion or I can order them online. They do have locations across Canada, on the US east coast and some around Chicago but nothing in the western US. Nando's was a favorite while I lived in South Africa. Thanks for sharing, I'll attempt this one day.

[@mapozitu]

I subscribed after watching this. Delicious 😋💥

[@sudhamishra8645]

Thanks for the awesome video.

[@terryguerra1010]

Yes, we have it over here at Safeway in the states!

[@itsmederek1]

Finally a recipe that tries to replicate nandos exactly not just a peri peri recipe! Thank you so much!

[@tarirochikonyora6706]

Nandos use dry chilli

[@slisyd]

@@tarirochikonyora6706 show is the ingrediants!

[@ahsajed]

I wish I had more subscription chances for this channel, but have one, you deserve more and more buddy keep it up

[@tjmellonslap]

Thank you great sauce making information.

[@Hydermehdi]

Hello Shaun, amazing recipe. Please mention that gloves are extremely important and that the heat will get manageable as time passes. Thank you for your amazing video.

[@yendikunene5639]

My brother thanks 👍😊 very much you helping us to improve more knowledge.thanks again.

[@TG18]

Will definitely try it. Looks really good. Thank you. Tanya 🇿🇦

[@gazellecarlson6543]

fantastic..i'm making all of your sauces...amazing thank you

[@myronalcock4716]

After 3 batches of differing variations, I owe you a thanks! Sadly, I've only got access to dried Peri-Peri's (I use 20 for med-hot, 40 for F.H.). Also I tried Mango powder instead of citric acid and it's seems to be similar. Thanks again!

[@Demolishionist]

After watching this, I looked around at my grocery store and yes, we do indeed have access to Nando's here in the states. At least here in North Texas. Great sauce and I might try growing some piri piri next year to give this recipe a whirl.

[@taylorkitchens578]

I've finally spotted it in MS. It was on clearance for cheap, but it's well within date. I'm really liking it so far.

[@kanna3935]

Thank you for sharing the recipe

[@spendlessrecipe2022]

💚💙💗wonderful looks so delicious, thank you for sharing!💖 Viewer in Canada

[@xrismarais3468]

Lekker man lekker. Loved your presentation. Did my own variant based on the Mosambic Peri Peri sauce. Lasted 3 years after dishing out litters of it to family and friends. This year I will be propagating Jalepinos as well as Habanero and some birdeye chilli's. You got me.

[@dlighted8861]

I find the Nandos medium a bit too mild. I also happen to be growing a Ring of Fire pepper plant.😉 Thanks for the tips.

[@buckaroo8805]

Looks good! I’m gonna try it!💯

[@bigthoughts662]

Hi from Cape Town,South Africa. Love your recipes on how to make these awesome things.

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Shaun, thank you for watching. And also for spelling "Shaun" the right way 😉

[@juliasmith5267]

Beautiful. Thanks heaps. ❤️

[@Dagdier]

Baie dankie vir jou videos!!! I love it!!!

[@ChilliChump]

dit is my plesier!

[@mg.avishekbiswas897]

Nice chef ❤ i will do working Nandos resturent in soudi Arabia but i don't known how to make Peri Peri such so now learning from you than you so much ches ❤❤

[@TheFamilyChef65]

I found Nando's here in the US at Walmart and again at Costco. It has quickly become one of my favorites. If I can find Peri Peris here I will definitely make this recipe.

[@Lang7]

Surprised to hear that. It’s huge here in the UK but it’s little known in the States. What do they sell?

[@E30Fred]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter! I really appreciate the quality of your videos and step-by-step recipes! For this particular sauce, when you do the cook, are you holding it at a particular temperature for any particular duration to pasteurize the sauce? Or is it mostly pH / salinity that is doing the work? Thank you, and I look forward to your future videos!

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Fred...no particular heat, just get it to a simmer...this would mean that it is at or around 100'C. This is mostly to "cook" the sauce as well as reduce it a little. The acidity is meant to help with the preservation and safety of the sauce. However for added safety you can cook the sauce at a higher heat for about 10 minutes for added safety

[@jancoman]

Hey thanks for the recipe think I'll try it! How long would you expect this to keep in the fridge?

[@humasheikh588]

More than 6 months

[@deweylee5398]

Thank you, I love to try to do.

[@michaeldavies4418]

Love the channel , thank you

[@MrMotovader]

Cheers from Canada I love this stuff definitely going to give this a shot . great video. CHEERS EH

[@ChilliChump]

Cut down the number of peppers if you want to match the nando's heat!

[@piski5341]

Nice video, i have to try this recipe:)

[@jlee9024]

I just made it now. It is cooling and tastes delicious. I didn't add citric acid though. Thank you. From South Africa Midrand. We love you ❤

[@ChilliChump]

So glad you like it! More lemon juice instead of citric acid works great too. ❤️🇿🇦

[@helenesander6664]

Thank you for the recipe! Mine was absolutely awesome! I went along with only cayenne (since that’s what I’m growing) It burned well in the throat 😂 but I wondered, how long does it last? I did mine yesterday and it is in the refrigerator now. Thanks a lot 🙏🏻🌷🔥

[@ChilliChump]

I am glad you like it! In the fridge, this should last at least a year!

[@malikai3k]

Made this yesterday came out great, added juice of a lime and a little sugar cause about a quarter or my peppers were green.

[@marksmer1]

I really enjoy your videos!

[@jacoboosthuizen1248]

Awesome. Tried this recipe a few minute ago. In fact the source is still cooling down. Just awesome. I made the Jamie Oliver's recipe recently. It's also good but is sweet. This one is more sour/acid. I prefer this one.👍👍👍

[@99Jaapie]

Good one! I have been making my version of Nandos for a while here in Thailand. Also an ex South African. Mine is more of a marinade/baste but I am going to give yours a go as a sauce! Subscribed! You have some interesting stuff on your channel!

[@malvernchinomona3607]

99jaapie may you share your recipe with me i would love to try it. thanks in advance

[@pietervermaak9705]

Jaapie one of the lucky ones that got away 😆

[@joey1897]

Nice video. How long have you been growing for? just stubbled across your videos not long ago after researching how to ferment. I love hot sauce, fermented things and growing so looking forward to seeing more.

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Joe. I have been growing since 2006, back when the Bhut Jolokia/Ghost pepper was breaking records. It is a great, fulfilling hobby! Thanks for checking out my videos!

[@chompers11]

Amazing looks so good

[@kanekamilo6131]

thank you for this beautiful video, learned a lot, how long does this sauce keep and how best to preserve it?

[@Whipster-Old]

Oh my god I've already fermented three sauces, now I have to make this one!

[@nagamuthu2706]

good job, really enjoyed it

[@suhakhaled1984]

Best recipe ever!!!

[@rhoderickkhumalo1293]

wow just tried it and its awesome. nice one boet!

[@ChilliChump]

Lekker! glad you like it!

[@rickpratchett6758]

Looks great! For my liking though, any time you use fresh citrus juice of any kind in a sauce recipe, taking zest from the lemons, limes or oranges before juicing them for the sauce and adding in the zest as well will add even more flavour, which is what making sauces is all about.

[@lpmoron6258]

Wow never thought about botulism in pepper sauce! May be why my husband won't eat my first try. Made early fall. A quart jar. Beautiful with red yellow orange and purple peppers of all heat ranges. Weighted it down with grape leaves and onion steaks. I have about a quarter cup left. It's not real hot but has a burn to it. Sad to see the bottom of the jar! Guess it was safe. I used a brine and the peppers were ground up seeds and all. By the way, the onion and grape leaves were tasty too. Will try your recipes. Looking for a roasted green sauce next!

[@taniajames7737]

Nandos & Chilli Chump proudly South African🇿🇦. Greetings Chilli Chump from JHB South Africa 🤗🇿🇦

[@ChilliChump]

Hello Tania! No matter how long I live away from SA, there is always going to be a part of me that is proudly South African. Still having braais in the winter here...had to scrape snow off off a few times last year before throwing on some boerie!

[@taniajames7737]

Thanks for the reply Chilli Chump.... Glad to have found ur channel🤗 Yipe any excuse for a braai😊. All the best & to u & ur family💛 GOD💖 bless

[@finabond8926]

Nandos is my best fevrite chicken yummy.

[@marcelocorrea7916]

Essentially a Portuguese chicken, S.A. business bought them. The logo is a well known Portuguese symbol.

[@gulabsinghsingh7248]

Hi dear I love south Africa very much Are you from south Africa

[@danielnordqvist74]

Good videos. I´m going tell my chili-friends about your channel here in Sweden

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Daniel! And welcome to my channel!

[@johnmurnaghan3299]

We have Nandos here in Canada. They are awesome. You can also buy their sauces in the grocery store -love it! I also love your posts, very informative!

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you John! Nandos is about as good and arguably as healthy as it gets when it comes to "fast food". And it doesn't hurt that it tastes great too!

[@StopFear]

Peri Peri by Nando is sold here I’m California and indeed it is very good. I can’t explain but it has a very unique spiciness

[@geetananda6869]

Very good peri peri souce, thank u for sharing 👍

[@nzuletap]

Nice to watch the only recipe that doesn't use red bell pepper! I'll give this one a go (without many of those chillis)

[@spencerhurley8359]

Man my mouth was watering the whole time. Loved Nandos while visiting the UK and Australia, cant wait to recreate that flavor

[@prpwnage9296]

Spencer Hurley Nando’s is shit it’s just chicken. Many other better restaurants getting ignored

[@WintersW0lf]

@@prpwnage9296 The actual restaurant is okay, nothing to complain about really. You could pass on the eating at the restaurant, but those sauces are definitely great.

[@richardbryant3169]

@@prpwnage9296 I think saying Nandos is shit is a bit extreme, yes it's a bit commercial and you would probably find cheaper places for chicken but as a chain restaurant goes it makes a change from the usual chain fast food restaurants.

[@cali..]

Thanks for an awesome video! I love Nando's sauces but have always wanted to know how to make them. Will definitely give this a go, but just with less chilli's then you used haha!

[@OperaticDary]

Thanks for posting. How long will this last? As in, before it goes off? I would have put in a lot more white vinegar.

[@DandolfiGames]

Looks amazing! Here’s me regretting not growing Peri peri haha