"Piri piri is a sauce that combines garlic, chiles, red wine vinegar and oil," says Curtis. "While I like things spicy, the level of heat in this pureed sauce can be adjusted if you like—just use fewer Thai chiles for a milder ride."
Pro Tip: Make the sauce up to 1 day ahead, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Curtis serves this as a dipping sauce for his Extra-Crunchy Picnic Fried Chicken.
In a food processor, blend chiles, garlic, vinegar and salt until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil.