Traditional Ají Casero from Colombia
Aji Casero, is a delicious Peruvian sauce that adds a spicy touch to your meal. Made with Ají Amarillo chilies, scallions, lime juice and cilantro, this creamy sauce is easy to prepare and versatile. In Colombia, this sauce is traditionally prepared and often served with grilled meats, rice and beans. Discover this authentic South American sauce for yourself with this traditional recipe from Colombia.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Blender food processor
- Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ Tomato seeded
- 1 Ají amarillo bell pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ lime
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the white wine vinegar and the water.
- Core the tomato, cut into small pieces and add to the bowl.
- Squeeze the lime over the bowl to add the juice to the mixture.
- Chop the jalapeño peppers and add to the bowl.
- Add the salt and vegetable oil.
- Mix the ingredients in the bowl until well blended.
- Finely chop the scallions and add to the bowl.
- Finely chop the cilantro and add to the bowl as well.
- Stir all the ingredients in the bowl until you have a uniform salsa.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- Aji peppers are known for their spiciness, but the degree of spiciness can vary depending on the variety used and the preparation. It is important to taste the aji casero when preparing it and adjust the amount of peppers used to achieve the desired level of spiciness.
- If you don't have aji amarillo peppers, you can use another type of chile like the jalapeño bell pepper or plain jalapeño bell pepper, but the flavor of the sauce will change.