ají criollo (spicy ecuadorian hot sauce)
Ají Criollo, is a spicy condiment made out of chilies, cilantro and lime juice and found in just about every household and restaurant in Ecuador. Traditionally, a jar or bowl of Ají Criollo is put on the table and folks add it to any of their meals to bring as much heat as they like to their plate. This is generally made fresh daily, but will last for about 3 days refrigerated.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
12 (1 cup)
Ingredients
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 4 aji peppers (or serrano or jalapeno)
- 2 green onions, coarsely chopped (or equal amount of white onion)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup water
- kosher salt, to taste
How To Make ají criollo (spicy ecuadorian hot sauce)
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Step 1Combine all of the ingredients (except onion and salt) to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are chopped and the consistency of a loose salsa is achieved.
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Step 2Add the chopped onions and salt to taste.
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Step 3Use as a condiment for ceviches, meats and stews.
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Category:
Salsas
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Latin American
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
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