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Ecuadorian hot sauce recipe {Aji criollo}

Aji criollo is an Ecuadorian hot sauce made with hot peppers, cilantro, garlic, onion and lime

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 4 ajies or hot peppers
  • ½ bunch of cilantro stems and leaves
  • ½ cup of water
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 lime or lemon, juiced
  • 3 tbs finely chopped white parts of scallions or spring onions can also use regular white onion
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the hot peppers, cilantro, water, garlic cloves and lime juice in the blender or food processor and blend well.
  2. Add the chopped white onions or scallions and salt to taste.

Notes

  • You can also add a little bit of vinegar for an extra touch of acidity.