Ají Picante is one of the most popular condiments in Colombian cuisine and is a must accompaniment to Colombian Empanadas.
Ají Picante is something that I can’t do without. 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).
Ají de Agucate 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).
Buen provecho!
Ají de Aguacate (Colombian Hot Avocado Sauce)
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.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Definitely a must-try! Looks so inviting!
LOBO
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!
Joanne
I've never heard of this condiment before but I know I'd LOVE the spice!
Ivy
I love learning so much about Colombian cuisine. I have to try this one as I know I would love it.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Oh wonderful avocados, this looks like a great recipe to add top dishes.
Chris
Pinning this to make later, I love the Aji I have had before even if it was a bit too spicy.
Vashti
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.
Anonymous
I am from Venezuela, and I love colombian cuisine !!!
Charley
Food looks delicious!, I am a food lover and I am sure I will enjoy the food. Love the photos and the post 🙂
anek food92
Thanks for the tips i will try it .. !! thank you..!!
Luis Eduardo, papá.
EXCELENTES RECETAS, TAMBIEN ME GUSTARIA CONOCER LA RECETA DE LAS EMPANADAS VALLUNAS, PERO DE LAS ABUELAS. MIL GRACIAS.