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Author: aLmich
What's with Peri Peri Chicken?
That was the question on my mind as I walked into the restaurant. I initially suspected it was just chicken inasal with a gimmick, since peri-peri sounded like an Ilonggo word. Or maybe inihaw na manok that was trying to be more wordly, hence the interiors that somehow reminded me of Brazil Brazil.
Jc was the one who introduced us [Ron and I] to Peri Peri. We were on our way to do the bongang bongang shopping [as Ron puts it] at Greenhills when we felt the sudden urge to eat. We've been oh so busy and tired for the past few days as we prepare for our Christmas Party. And so while waiting for Brooke, we experienced our first Peri Peri.
Obviously, I'm not very cultured.
After perusing the menu and not finding anything to explain what a peri-peri chicken was [except for the phrase "spit-fire grilled chicken", which didn't help much since I had no idea what a spit-fire was], I decided to let my stomach do the thinking.
The menu centers on the chicken, which comes in Lemon Garlic, Peri Mild, and Peri Hot flavors. There's an array of side dishes to complement your chicken [tortilla chips, java garlic rice, tortillas, corn kernels, macaroni & cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw], other chicken dishes like chicken wraps and chicken strips, and some other ulams for those who don't like poultry. Prices are reasonable, ranging from Php100-300.
I'm starving from all that mental effort by this time, so I decide to load up on the carbs and order the the lemon garlic chicken, the potato salad, and the pasta. Service is quick and friendly; the meal comes in no time at all, and with it... peri-peri heaven. The chicken is perfectly moist and juicy, and comes with a special dipping sauce which seems to be made out of oil, but who cares? It's tasty! If you want to up the heat factor, douse your chicken with the bottles of Peri Mild and Peri Hot sauce on the table.
Thirty minutes later I am leaning back on my chair, rubbing my stomach. I still had no idea what a peri-peri chicken was -- it's not chicken inasal, nor is it inihaw na manok, but it definitely was peri-peri good.
The Peri-peri experience then prompted me to suggest it to some friends.
*After doing my homework, I discovered that peri-peri is actually the name used for the African Bird's Eye chili in Portuguese and some African languages. It is often used in Portuguese cuisine to prepare sauces and marinades for roasted and grilled dishes... and so, peri-peri chicken!
you guys sure have a lot of adventures to share. i'm envious! nice almich!