Description
This Portuguese-style chilli sauce is a vibrant, tangy condiment made with Italian chilli paste or sambal oelek, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to grilled meats, seafood, or sandwiches, this versatile sauce blends bold flavors with simple ingredients for an easy-to-make accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Chilli Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup (125 g) chilli paste (Italian chilli paste or sambal oelek)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp freshly minced garlic
- ½ tsp freshly minced ginger
- ½ tsp caster (superfine) sugar
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the chilli paste, olive oil, lemon juice, freshly minced garlic, freshly minced ginger, and caster sugar. Stir well until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Develop Flavors: Allow the sauce to sit for a few minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld together, enhancing the taste profile.
- Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Before serving from the fridge, bring it to room temperature to re-incorporate the olive oil, which may solidify when chilled.
Notes
- Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of chilli paste used.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fish, or as a spicy addition to sandwiches and salads.
- Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container and consume within 3 days for freshness.
- Bring the sauce to room temperature before serving to ensure olive oil is fluid and the sauce is well blended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Keywords: Portuguese chilli sauce, chilli condiment, spicy sauce, no-cook sauce, easy chilli paste sauce, sambal oelek sauce, garlic ginger chilli sauce
