Homemade Peri-naise Recipe
Homemade Peri-naise is a flavorful and creamy peri peri mayonnaise sauce that’s perfect for adding a spicy kick to burgers, wraps, fries, and salads. Combining the zest of peri peri sauce with the creaminess of mayonnaise and a balance of smoky and tangy spices, this versatile condiment is easy to prepare and enhances a variety of dishes.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: South African / Fusion
Peri-naise Ingredients
- 3 tbsp peri peri sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably whole egg)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (substitute: regular paprika)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (substitute: fresh garlic, finely grated)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust or omit for less spice)
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of peri peri sauce, 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk everything together thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the peri-naise for at least 30 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and intensify, giving you a perfectly balanced and flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Use your homemade peri-naise as a condiment for burgers, wraps, fries, crunchy tenders, or popcorn chicken. It is also excellent for drizzling on salads, rice bowls, or poke bowls to add a spicy, creamy touch.
- Storage: Store the peri-naise in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The peri peri sauce version stays fresh for up to 5 days, while the dry spices variation can last for at least a week. This sauce is not suitable for freezing.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh garlic in place of garlic powder by finely grating a clove of garlic.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your spice preference; omit it completely for a milder sauce.
- For a tangier flavor, lemon juice can be replaced with apple cider vinegar.
- Ensure to refrigerate for the recommended time for the best flavor development.
- This sauce is not freezer-friendly and should be consumed within the storage times mentioned.
Keywords: peri-naise, peri peri mayonnaise, spicy mayo, burger sauce, peri peri sauce, homemade sauce, dipping sauce