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Piri-Piri Meatballs

By Molly Baz

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Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Fresh piri-piri chiles can be difficult to find in the U.S., so for our take on a vibrant piri-piri sauce, we subbed in a fresh Fresno chile, which carries noticeable heat and a delicious fruity flavor. You can also double the sauce recipe and use it on anything from chicken to pasta the next day.

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