Aji (Colombian Salsa)

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Description

A tangy fresh Colombian-style salsa which can be made delicious either mild or XXX hot! Goes great with grilled meats, empanadas, and tostones, but I put it on everything… even my eggs! There seem to be several variations of this; some watery, some oily, some saucy, some chunky, but my mom is from Barranquilla, Colombia and this is how she makes it.

Ingredients

  • 1 large plum tomato, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • ½ small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine tomato
  2. cilantro
  3. onion
  4. jalapeno pepper
  5. and garlic in a food processor. Add olive oil
  6. lime juice
  7. sugar
  8. apple cider vinegar
  9. and salt; pulse until a coarse paste forms. Mix in green onions.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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