About Piri Piri Portuguese
Piri Piri Portuguese is African frutescens adapted in Portugal. Rating 50,000-175,000 SHU offers serious heat. Brought from African colonies to Portugal. Essential for authentic Portuguese piri piri chicken. The sharp frutescens heat is characteristic. Used in piri piri sauce and marinades. Important in Portuguese cuisine. Very productive plants. Shows colonial spice exchange. Cannot make authentic Portuguese piri piri without it.
Flavor profile
Very hot
In the kitchen
Portuguese piri piri sauce
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 90-100 days
- Plant height
- 30-36 inches
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