A bold, zesty chilli sauce made from pantry staples in just 5 minutes – no cooking, no fuss. Portuguese-style Chilli Sauce adds instant flavour to wraps, grilled meats, roast veggies or fries, and can be made ahead for busy weeknights or meal prep. Perfect when you want big flavour with zero effort – and it’s customisable for little or spice-loving eaters alike.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Ingredients
125gchilli paste (Italian chilli paste or sambal oelek)
60mlolive oil
1tbspfresh lemon juice
½tspfreshly minced garlic
½tspfreshly minced ginger
½tspcaster (superfine) sugar
Sea salt flakes, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using, as the oil may solidify.
Notes
Make Ahead
Fridge – Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 days.Freezer – Freeze in an ice cube tray or small container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and stir well before using.To use – Ensure the chilli sauce comes to room temperature before using (the oil will solidify).
Leftovers
See make ahead instructions above.
Nutrition Facts
Portuguese-style Chilli Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
157
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
124
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
63
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.