Salsa de Aji Picante: Colombian Hot Pepper Salsa

A vibrant and piquant Colombian aji salsa, made from fresh chili, tomato, and cilantro, serves as an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and arepas.

Category Tags:

CondimentSauce

Cuisine Tags:

South AmericanLatin

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Instructions

  1. Blend the habanero pepper with water, vinegar, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar until smooth.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green onions, and cilantro; toss with the blended pepper mixture and olive oil until well combined.

  3. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt, sugar, and black pepper.

  4. Refrigerate the salsa in a covered container for a minimum of one hour before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 124 kcal
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 716 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g