8 June 2009

Nando’s Smokey BBQ Peri Peri Crisps [Medium] (Sainsbury’s)


It was a little while ago that I wrote about Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken Crisps, and my search for the ‘hot’ version which is also available. I still haven’t found the ‘hot’ crisps, but I am pleased to announce that I have found another new flavour, these BBQ Peri Peri ones.
The crisps are allegedly the same heat temperature as the chicken flavour, but I felt that they were far more zingy and spicy. Both types are labelled as having a medium heat. I thought the barbecue flavour was sweet and smoky and with just a gentle saltiness too them too. As you eat them, the heat from the chilli builds up in to a lovely buzz on the tongue. The spice is perfect for me, but certainly stronger than the Peri Peri Chicken ones, as these ones have a pleasant burn. I love the crunch with these crisps too, well defined but not overly brittle. I thought these crisps were superb, some of the nicest I have had.
It does make me worry a little about finding the ‘hot’ variety though, if they are much hotter than these it might just be a little uncomfortable for me, but my search will continue!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I saw the hot ones in Tesco the other day.

cinabar said...

There aren't many people that can say this: I don't live near a branch of Tesco's(!) but I may have to make a special trip, I am so looking forward to trying some!
Have you tried them yet? What did you think?

Anonymous said...

Haven't tried the hot ones- Bought the medium. Was really excited when I saw them as I love Nando's but I was a bit disappointed- Didn't really like the taste!!

cinabar said...

Anon - have you tried both of the medium flavours? There is Peri Peri BBQ and also Peri Peri Chicken... I have to say I just loved these BBQ ones.. very zingy, and I thought far spicier that the Chicken ones.

Checked Waitrose today - they don't stock the hot variety either. :-(

Anonymous said...

I hadnt heard of nandos before, but when i walked past these crisps in tescos i had to buy them being a chilli freak. the 'HOT' peri peri crisps. Since Last week i have bought around 5 of these bags all to myself, and i dont think i'd buy any other brand. They are just lovely!!!!
P.S Hottest god damn crisps you will ever buy!!!!

cinabar said...

Hadn't heard of Nando's??? :-o You really need to find your nearest branch (unless you are vegetarian of course).

I remember reading somewhere that they are going to release an Extra Hot variety... which sound lip-tingling-atastic!