Goan Peri Peri Hen (gf, nf with sf choices)

That is Goan(Indian) model of peri peri rooster made with sizzling chilis, Indian spices, and plenty of ginger and garlic. Roasted Tofu rooster in a fiery chili garlic sauce, is ideal served with rice, baked veggies, or pasta!

This can be a spicy and amazingly scrumptious recipe from Goan delicacies. Goa as a state on the western coast of India, and the delicacies has influences from Portuguese cooking and from Southern African delicacies, which got here with the Portuguese. That is how the Indianized Goan peri peri sauce got here into being. 

Indian peri peri sauce is a bit totally different from the African model, as a result of it makes use of Kashmiri chilis along with the peri peri chilies. In the event you can’t discover these chilies, simply use sizzling Indian chilies. These chilies are soaked and blended up with Indian spices, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce. The sauce can then be utilized in varied methods!

For the vegan model of Goan peri peri rooster, we use sliced tofu that’s marinated after which crisped on a skillet, then positioned within the sauce to serve. You need to use different proteins with sauce as effectively. You’ll be able to toss your protein within the some or the sauce marinade and crisp it up on the skillet or within the oven, or you’ll be able to simply simmer the protein proper within the sauce.

This sauce is usually used to make peri peri rooster, prawns, or shrimp. At this time, we’re making a peri peri rooster model, however as a substitute of rooster, we’re utilizing tofu, and we’re slicing it and shaping it right into a rooster breast form. It’s also possible to simply dice the tofu or tear it into natural shapes and use that as a substitute, if you happen to desire. 

In the event you’d somewhat not use tofu, there are many different plant-based proteins that you should use, comparable to tempeh or soy curls. For a soy-free model, use chickpea tofu, pumpkin seed tofu, soy-free vegan rooster substitutes, or seitan. It’s also possible to add beans or mushrooms to the sauce.

The dish may be made dry-ish, the place all the sauce form of sticks to the tofu, or it may be made extra saucy with some additional broth.

The sauce has this scrumptious smoky and spicy taste from all of the chilis. You’ll be able to regulate the warmth by lowering quantity of peri peri chilis used within the recipe. Kashmiri chilis are fairly gentle, however you’ll be able to scale back these, as effectively. The sauce additionally has black pepper, so you’ll be able to scale back that to scale back the warmth, as effectively. 

Why You’ll Love Peri Peri Hen

• tremendous flavorful, smoky, spicy sauce with an adjustable warmth stage
• Use tofu or no matter plant-based protein you want!
• In the event you select to pan fry the tofu, it’s a one pan dinner.
• gluten-free and nut-free with straightforward soy-free and oil-free choices

Components and Substitutions

• complete chilis – Goan peri peri rooster makes use of each Kashmiri chilis and peri peri chilis. In the event you can’t discover peri peri chilis, you should use sizzling Indian chilis as a substitute. It’s also possible to use 2 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne instead of the chilis, if wanted. Scale back for much less warmth.
• aromatics – Ginger and garlic give the peri peri masala sauce a lot taste! Sautéed onion provides a ton of wonderful umami to the sauce.
• complete spices – Entire cloves, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and inexperienced cardamom pods go into the sauce. You need to use  1/2 teaspoon of floor cardamom as a substitute of the two inexperienced cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon floor cumin, 1 teaspoon floor black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon floor cloves as a substitute, if you happen to don’t have complete spices.
• Kashmiri chili powder – Provides much more taste to the peri peri masala!
• sugar – Slightly candy balances out all of that scrumptious warmth.
• white vinegar – For tang. You need to use coconut or apple cider vinegar as a substitute, if wanted.
• tofu – That is your rooster substitute. You need to use soy-free vegan rooster, chickpea tofu, pumpkin seed tofu, or seitan. Different proteins that you should use are soy curls and tempeh.
• oil – To pan fry. You’ll be able to broth fry the onion and bake the tofu with out the oil for an oil-free model.
• tomato paste – You need to use ketchup as a substitute, if you happen to like. This provides umami and coloration to the sauce.
• water or inventory – This offers bulk to the peri peri sauce.
• garnishes – Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

Tips on how to Make Goan Peri Peri Hen

Soak the chilies in sizzling water for no less than quarter-hour, then drain and add to a blender. Add the remainder of the substances for the peri peri masala sauce, and mix for a minute, then let this combination sit for a minute and mix once more for 1/2 a minute. In case your blender is struggling to mix the chilies, then add in 2 tablespoons of the chili soaking water to assist it mix to make a easy paste. 

As soon as all the pieces is mixed, switch to a shallow bowl, and use round 2 tablespoons of the sauce to marinate the tofu. In the event you’re utilizing sliced tofu, then brush this marinade on all of the of the tofu. In the event you’re utilizing cubed or torn tofu, then add the tofu to a bowl together with round 2 tablespoons of the sauce, and toss effectively to coat for marinating. Marinate for no less than 10 to fifteen minutes, or you’ll be able to let the tofu marinate for a number of hours within the fridge for additional taste. 

To pan fry: Warmth a big skillet over medium-high warmth, and add a teaspoon of oil. As soon as the oil is sizzling, place the tofu slices within the skillet and cook dinner for 4 to five minutes, till the underside is golden and releases from the pan.

Then, flip the tofu, and proceed to cook dinner till it’s golden brown on the opposite aspect, as effectively. Take away the tofu from the skillet, and put aside. In the event you’re utilizing cubed or torn tofu, cook dinner till golden brown, flipping sometimes.

To bake: Drizzle a teaspoon of oil over the tofu, unfold it on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake at 400° F for 20 minutes or till crisped to desire.

Warmth the identical skillet over medium-high warmth, and add 2 teaspoons of oil. As soon as the oil is sizzling, add the onion and salt. Combine effectively and cook dinner for two minutes. Add a splash of water, and proceed to cook dinner till the onion is golden brown. Add extra splashes of water in between, if wanted, to assist the onion cook dinner evenly. This may take wherever from 7 to 10 minutes.

As soon as the onion is golden, combine within the remaining peri peri masala sauce and the tomato paste. 

Let the sauce come to a boil, then rinse out your blender with a cup of water or inventory and add this to the sauce. Cowl with the lid, scale back the warmth to medium, and let it cook dinner for 3 to 4 minutes. Then, open the lid, and style and regulate salt and taste. If the sauce is just too thick, add in additional water or inventory.

Then, place the cooked tofu into the sauce. Cowl with the lid, and simmer for a couple of minutes. If you’re utilizing cubed or torn tofu, you can too simply add it to the sauce and let it simmer as a substitute of pre-cooking. You’ll be able to cowl the tofu with the sauce, as effectively, or simply let the tofu sit within the sauce to serve. I often let the sliced tofu sit within the sauce, as a result of they give the impression of being prettier that approach, however you’ll be able to all the time simply put the sauce over the tofu.

Garnish with some cilantro and lemon juice, if you happen to like, and serve with some rice, flatbread, or naan. It’s also possible to use the cooked tofu in a wrap with crunchy veggies — like cabbage, cucumber, and onion — and high it with the peri peri sauce as a substitute of simmering within the sauce on the finish. 

What to Serve with Peri Peri Hen

Serve with some rice, flatbread, or naan. It’s also possible to use the cooked tofu in a wrap with crunchy veggies — like cabbage, cucumber, and onion — and high it with the peri peri sauce as a substitute of simmering within the sauce on the finish.