Hogao is one of the most traditional Colombian seasoning sauces. We use it as a base for many typical Colombian dishes or just as a dipping sauce for Patacones, platanitos and yuca frita or just as a topping for arepas. I keep it refrigerated for up to 1 week. In Colombia you will find different versions of this sauce. I prepare this hogao the way my grandmother taught me as indicated in this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
(MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped scallions
2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, ground cumin and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring until softened.
2. Reduce the heat to low, add the salt, pepper and cilantro, cook for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Check and adjust the seasoning.
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~Carole
on Apr 21st, 2009
@ 11:42 AM:
I can't wait to make this! It looks & sounds fabulous.
I really appreciate all the Columbian recipes you share on this blog.
Soma
on Apr 21st, 2009
@ 2:53 PM:
Thanks for visiting me.. & am i glad to be in your blog!! u have a great place here with some traditional recipes. I have subscribed to your post feed.
This sauce is very very similar to the basic curry sauce we make in India, same spices & done in the same was!! what a wonderful color!
5 Star Foodie
on Apr 21st, 2009
@ 10:28 PM:
This tomato sauce sounds delicious with onions and cumin!
Baking is my Zen
on Feb 3rd, 2010
@ 2:06 PM:
Looks great. Will be making soon.
Anonymous
on Jun 1st, 2010
@ 9:56 PM:
I love hogao…it is my favorite Colombian sauce. I made it and serve it over arepa and patacones.
herbieK
on Jul 12th, 2010
@ 5:15 PM:
this turned out delicous and perfect, my Colombian husband thanks you! I have made several of your site’s recipes and all have turned out delicious, thank you for this great resource