Colombian Aji Picante
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
3 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Colombian
Colombian Aji Picante
Description
The Colombian Aji Picante sauce blends scallions, a medium tomato, seeded jalapeno, fresh cilantro, lime juice, white vinegar, water, and kosher salt with black pepper to taste. The ingredients are combined using a food processor or finely minced with a sharp knife, resulting in a coarse, saucy texture that retains bits of the fresh vegetables and herbs. Refrigerating the mixture allows flavors to meld, enhancing the balance between spicy, tangy, and aromatic elements.
This condiment is traditionally served alongside grilled meats, rice, and other staples of Colombian cuisine, adding a refreshing and piquant contrast. The inclusion of lime juice and vinegar provides acidity that brightens the sauce, while jalapeno seeds are removed to moderate heat. Adjusting water quantity helps achieve the desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 4 scallions
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tbsp jalapeno pepper (seeded)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (minced)
- 1 lime (juice of)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water (or more as needed)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste, fresh
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small food processor and pulse a few times or mince everything with a sharp knife.
- Refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 3kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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