--- title: "Guasacaca (Wah-Sah-Kaka) Salsa De Venezuela - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Discover how to make authentic Guasacaca, a chunky, hand-chopped Venezuelan avocado salsa perfect for arepas, salads, or as a dip for corn chips." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/guasacaca-wah-sah-kaka-salsa-de-venezuela.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:50:57+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/7d/guasacaca--wah-sah-kaka--salsa-de-venezuela-1793581180-7d6ece1c.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Raw%20gourmet,%20Venezuela,%20Sauces,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20South%20America)[Raw gourmet](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/raw-gourmet.html), [Venezuela](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/venezuela.html), [Sauces](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/sauces.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # 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. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 195 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Chop all the vegetables by hand. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together. 3. Chill for at least 3 hours. 4. 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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