Aji (Colombian Salsa)

A tangy fresh Colombian-style salsa which can be made delicious either mild or XXX hot! Goes great with grilled meats, empanadas, and tostones, but I put it on everything... even my eggs! There seem to be several variations of this; some watery, some oily, some saucy, some chunky, but my mom is from Barranquilla, Colombia and this is how she makes it.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 52 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lime, juiced
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 large plum tomato, coarsely chopped
• ½ small onion, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Add olive oil, lime juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt; pulse until a coarse paste forms. Mix in green onions.