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Ají de Aguacate Recipe (Colombian Spicy Avocado Sauce)
This Colombian aji de aguacate is a bright, spicy avocado sauce that comes together quickly in a food processor. It's built on ripe avocados, a kick of habanero, and brightened with lime juice, vinegar, onion, scallions, and cilantro. A raw egg helps emulsify the sauce, giving it a creamy texture. Serve it with grilled meats, empanadas, or as a dip for plantain chips. You can adjust the consistency with a bit more lime juice if you like it thinner.
15 minServes 4
Method
2 steps · 15 min total
- 01
Blend the Sauce
Combine the 2 avocados, 1 habanero pepper, 1 egg, juice of 2 limes, salt, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped scallions, and 4 tablespoons cilantro in a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined. - 02
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more lime juice, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
