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Hogao (Colombian Creole Sauce)

This tangy tomato condiment is a staple in many Colombian homes. It's the perfect partner to so many dishes and a winner for flavour every time. Learn how to make your own hogao at home.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Colombian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 green onions (spring onions/scallions) - thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 4 tomatoes (finely chopped or pulse blended)
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Roughly pulse blend the tomatoes and set aside.
  2. Using the oil, gently sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes until soft.
  3. Add the cumin and stir for a minute
  4. Add the tomato and stir well, season generously with salt and pepper and then simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Leave to cool completely and then serve or refrigerate or freeze until you need.

Notes

  • I like to use my hogao as a condiment at room temperature. The flavour is better than straight out the fridge. Leave it for 30-40 minutes before using.
  • Hogao is great with grilled meats, chicken, fish and vegetables. I also like to stir through scrambled eggs.
  • Hogao makes for a great base to other dishes. If I have some that's been in the fridge for a while, I'll use it to jump-start a soup, stew or curry. It'll save you time sauteeing onions - just add meat, poultry and whatever other ingredients you like and you'll save yourself a tonne of effort!

Nutrition Information

Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 591IU (12%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 591IU 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.