Aji (Ecuadorean Hot Sauce)

by Valentina Rojas

Aji is a staple on every Ecuadorian table, offering a vibrant and spicy kick to any meal. This authentic hot sauce blends fiery red peppers, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like coriander and parsley. It is a delicious and versatile condiment that is incredibly easy to prepare at home.

Total Time

15 mins

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients for 16 Servings

4

hot red peppers (aji peppers or similar small hot peppers)
2

garlic cloves
1/2 cup

water
2

tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons

scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon

fresh coriander, chopped
1 tablespoon

fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1

lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons

olive oil
1 tablespoon

salt

Time

Preparation Time

15 mins
Cooking Time

0 mins
Total Time

15 mins

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Method

Combine the water, peppers and garlic in the blender and blend well.
Strain the liquid into a bowl and discard any solids.
Add the balance of the ingredients and mix well.
Store in the refrigerator.

Notes:

Cayenne or similar small red peppers are decent substitutes for the South American Aji peppers from which this delicious (hot) condiment gets its name.

Serving info: Total recipe: 320g / 320ml · Yields 16 portions · Portion size: 20g / 20ml

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per Portion	% Daily Value
Energy (kcal)	94	19	1%
Carbohydrates (g)	4.5	0.9	0%
b3; of which sugars (g)	1.5	0.3	-
Dietary fiber (g)	0.7	0.1	0%
Protein (g)	0.6	0.1	0%
Total fat (g)	8.4	1.7	2%
b3; Saturated (g)	1.2	0.2	1%
b3; Monounsaturated (g)	6.1	1.2	-
b3; Polyunsaturated (g)	0.9	0.2	-
b3; Trans (g)	0	0	-
Sodium (mg)	2156	431	19%
Calcium (mg)	12.5	2.5	0%
Iron (mg)	0.4	0.1	0%
Potassium (mg)	187	37	1%
Vitamin C (mg)	25	5	5%
Vitamin B12 (µg)	0	0	0%

Ingredient data sources

Hot red peppers - 40g - Peppers, hot chili, red, raw - USDA SR Legacy
Garlic - 6g - Garlic, raw - USDA SR Legacy
Tomatoes - 150g - Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average - USDA SR Legacy
Scallions - 15g - Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw - USDA SR Legacy
Lemon juice - 45g - Lemon juice, raw - USDA SR Legacy
Olive oil - 27g - Oil, olive, salad or cooking - USDA SR Legacy
Salt - 18g - Salt, table - USDA SR Legacy

⚠ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).

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