Colombian Aji Hot Sauce

Aji- Homemade Colombian Hot Sauce Recipe

great with empanadas!

• One bunch of green onions cut in half
• I red pepper
• I large bunch of fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 yellow lemon
• Hot peppers to taste (jalapeno or bird’s eye)
• Salt to taste
• 1 level tablespoon of cumin seeds
• Vinegar
• Note: You should have roughly the same amount of green onion and cilantro for this recipe.

Method of Preparation:

1. Wash all ingredients right before using and dry completely before using.
2. Mince the onion and cilantro finely, chop the peppers and add to blender with a little bit of vinegar and blend. Add lemon, cumin and salt along with the onion. Pour into a glass jar that’s been completely sterilized (boiled in hot water and thoroughly dried) and top up with vinegar. It will keep in the fridge for weeks.

This sauce is also great served with grilled meats or chicken or as a spicy condiment to any of your favourite Latin-inspired foods.