| Ingredient | Amount | |------------|--------| | Dried piri piri chilies, ground | 3 Tbsp | | Smoked paprika | 1 Tbsp | | Garlic powder | 1 Tbsp | | Onion powder | 1 Tbsp | | Dried lemon zest | 1 Tbsp | | Dried oregano | 1 tsp | | Kosher salt | 1 Tbsp (adjust down for less salty rub) | | Black pepper | 1 tsp | | Turmeric (optional) | ½ tsp |
❌ — lacks the fruity, floral heat of whole bird’s eye. ❌ Omitting lemon zest — results in flat, one-dimensional heat. ❌ Over-salting — you can’t remove it. Start low, add more post-grind if needed. ❌ Applying to wet meat — rub turns into paste and steams instead of forming crust. piri piri dry rub recipe
Never fresh — powder adheres and doesn’t burn. Provides pungent base. | Ingredient | Amount | |------------|--------| | Dried