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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Sauces, Condiments and Dips » Ají De Aguacate (colombian Hot Avocado Sauce)

    Ají de Aguacate (Colombian Hot Avocado Sauce)

    Oct 26, 2021 · Modified: Oct 12, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    Ají de Aguacate is a traditional Colombian spicy avocado dip. This sauce is perfect to serve with plantain chips and patacones.

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    Ají Picante is one of the most popular condiments in Colombian cuisine and is a must accompaniment to Colombian Empanadas. I eat my soups, rice and stews with it, as well as some other Colombian dishes such as stuffed potatoes (papas rellenas) and Fried Chicken Pies (pasteles de pollo).

    There are many different variations of ají in Colombia, dependent on the region and personal recipes. Some of the recipes variations include Ají de Mani (peanut hot sauce), Ají de Huevo (hard boiled egg hot sauce), Aji Picante (traditional Colombian hot sauce), and this Ají de Aguacate (avocado hot sauce) recipe.

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    This Avocado Ají recipe is one of my favorite variations and is absolutely delicious with empanadas, grilled meats, salted potatoes (papa salada), fried green plantains (patacones) and plantain chips (platanitos).

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    What do yo need to make Colombian Avocado Ají?

    Avocados, habanero pepper, hard boiled egg, limes, white vinegar, onions, scallions, cilantro and salt. You need ripe avocados to make this sauce, if you don't find ripe avocados, here is a tip to ripen avocados fast. Put the avocados in a brown paper bag or wrap them with newspaper and place the bag in the pantry or in a kitchen draw until the avocados are ready to use.

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    Ají de Aguacate Recipe (Colombian Spicy Avocado Sauce)

    Erica Dinho
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Sauce
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 783 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 avocados
    • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    • 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
    • Juice of two limes
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 scallions finely chopped
    • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined.
    • If the mixture is too thick, add more lime juice until you reach the desired consistency.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 783kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 2281mgFiber: 30gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1292IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      July 13, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Definitely a must-try! Looks so inviting!

      Reply
      • LOBO

        September 22, 2022 at 1:57 am

        Grew a Aji Chirca plant. This shit ain't no joke. I'm Mexican and this pepper runs circles around the Sonoran Chile Tepin. Props to my Colombian Fam!

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    2. Joanne

      July 13, 2013 at 11:06 am

      I've never heard of this condiment before but I know I'd LOVE the spice!

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    3. Ivy

      July 15, 2013 at 11:55 am

      I love learning so much about Colombian cuisine. I have to try this one as I know I would love it.

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    4. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      July 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      Oh wonderful avocados, this looks like a great recipe to add top dishes.

      Reply
    5. Chris

      July 22, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Pinning this to make later, I love the Aji I have had before even if it was a bit too spicy.

      Reply
    6. Vashti

      July 14, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      Just made this last night and it's delicious! Wonderful over pork, rice and beans. The raw onions in it made me a little woozy but the effect dissipates overnight.

      Reply
    7. Anonymous

      January 15, 2015 at 7:00 am

      I am from Venezuela, and I love colombian cuisine !!!

      Reply
    8. Charley

      May 05, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Food looks delicious!, I am a food lover and I am sure I will enjoy the food. Love the photos and the post 🙂

      Reply
    9. anek food92

      May 06, 2017 at 6:04 am

      Thanks for the tips i will try it .. !! thank you..!!

      Reply
    10. Luis Eduardo, papá.

      October 28, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      EXCELENTES RECETAS, TAMBIEN ME GUSTARIA CONOCER LA RECETA DE LAS EMPANADAS VALLUNAS, PERO DE LAS ABUELAS. MIL GRACIAS.

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