Pour the oil into a small, screw-top jar and add the chilli peppers, bay leaf and lemon rind. Screw on the top and shake. Leave to stand in a warm place for at least 24 hours before use. It will keep at room temperature indefinitely.

Ready made piri-piri can be bought by the Portuguese, who use it a good deal as a spicy condiment on pasta, fish or meat and also to flavour stews.

From: "THE WORLD'S BEST FOOD FOR HEALTH AND LONG LIFE" Michael Bateman
Posted By: Jim Weller, Via: Chile Head Mailing List
Post Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002