Colombian Ají (Colombian Hot Sauce)
Colombian Ají, also known as Colombian Hot Sauce, is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that brightens up any dish! Whether you’re drizzling it over empanadas, adding it to soups, or using it as a dipping sauce, this Colombian ají will add a zesty freshness you didn’t know you were missing.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño
- bunch of cilantro
- 2-3 green onions
- 1 large tomato or 2 roma tomatoes, cut into quarters
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- juice of 1 lime or 1-2 tablespoons bottled lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt add more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- If you are sensitive to spice, begin by removing the seeds and white pith on the inside of the jalapeño. Dice into smaller chunks.
- Add the jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, white vinegar, water, lime juice, salt and olive oil into a food processor.
- Puree until everything is chopped finely and mixed well. Store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week!