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Ecuadorian agrio sauce

Agrio is a tangy sauce made especially to accompany traditional pork dishes, especially hornado or roasted pork.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American , American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • ½ to mato finely diced
  • ½ shallot finely sliced
  • 2 tbs finely chopped green onions
  • 1 red aji I used a Fresno pepper – but you can use any hot pepper or a small bell pepper if you don’t want it spicy, seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup bitter orange juice or replace with 1 cup orange juice + juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbs finely chopped cilantro and parsley
  • ½ tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated panela or brown sugar
  • 1 tbs light olive oil or sunflower oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and let rest for at least an hour before serving.