
Guasacaca (Wah-Sah-Kaka) Salsa De Venezuela
by Valentina Rojas
Guasacaca is a traditional Venezuelan salsa where all ingredients are meticulously hand-chopped rather than mashed like guacamole. It serves as a versatile accompaniment, perfect for spooning over arepas, mixing into chopped salads, or enjoying as a chunky dip with corn chips.
Total Time
195 mins
Difficulty
Easy

Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 6 Servings
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1medium tomato
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1medium onion
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2avocados, peeled and seeded
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1/4 cupminced bell pepper (optional)
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3/4 cupcilantro leaf, chopped
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2 teaspoonslemon juice
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1 teaspoonsalt
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2 teaspoonshot sauce
Time
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Preparation Time15 mins
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Cooking Time0 mins
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Total Time195 mins
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Method
- Chop all the vegetables by hand.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix together.
- Chill for at least 3 hours.
- Serve as a dip for nacho chips or as a salsa with anything.
Notes:
Original recipe tip: Unlike guacamole, everything is hand-chopped. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serving info: Total recipe: 608g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 101g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 92 | 94 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 7.1 | 7.2 | 3% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.0 | 2.0 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 4.0 | 4.1 | 15% |
| Protein (g) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3% |
| Total fat (g) | 7.3 | 7.4 | 9% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 4.8 | 4.8 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.8 | 0.8 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 432 | 438 | 19% |
| Calcium (mg) | 14 | 15 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 341 | 346 | 7% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 18.6 | 18.8 | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Avocados, raw — 300g — Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties — USDA FDC
- Tomato, raw — 123g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA FDC
- Onion, raw — 110g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC
- Bell pepper, raw — 37g — Peppers, sweet, green, raw — USDA FDC
- Cilantro, raw — 12g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA FDC
- Lemon juice — 10g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA FDC
- Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA FDC
- Hot sauce — 10g — Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot — USDA FDC
⚠️ = 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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