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African origins products you

Did you know Nando’s was born in South Africa? For centuries, the people of Mozambique have used PERi-PERi, also known as the African bird’s-eye chilli, to bring fire to their food. Over time, the country became a melting pot of cultures, and the Portuguese soon learned of the power of PERi-PERi too. With a squeeze of lemon and a kick of garlic, they turned it into a sought-after sauce – which eventually ended up in Rosettenville, Johannesburg.

Fast forward to 1987, when Fernando Duarte invited his friend Robbie Brozin to try PERi-PERi flame-grilled chicken at a humble Portuguese eatery in Rosettenville. As their meal drew to a close, they both felt they’d found something that had to be shared. In Fernando’s own words: “I knew nothing about the food business. I just knew it was the best chicken I had ever tasted.” Together, the pair opened the first ever Nando’s restaurant that same year.

Of course, Nando’s has come a long way since then. Today, you can find its restaurants in more than 20 countries around the world, and there’s even a range of grocery products to help you bring Nando’s signature PERi-PERi flavour to your food at home. From sauces and condiments to seasoning blends, you’ll find everything you need to create simple yet delicious midweek meals that go far beyond the usual Nando’s menu.

Get cooking

Want to give the Nando’s range a go? Head to bit.ly/nandos-olive to discover an exciting selection of recipes you can make using your favourite PERi-PERi products. Each one requires minimal effort for maximum flavour, so you can serve up a mouth-watering plate of PERi PERi spaghetti and meatballs, Lemon & Herb gnocchi or Smokey BBQ chicken quesadillas for the whole family in no time.

To find out more and see the full recipes, visit bit.ly/nandos-olive or scan the QR code