Spicy Colombian aji

Spicy Colombian aji

from immigrantstable.com
Condiment
10 min
8 servings
40 kcal / serving

Spicy Colombian aji is the hot sauce of my dreams: vinegary, acidic, spicy in just the right amount, vegetable-forward and endlessly customizable. And of course, its beautiful green colour doesn't hurt, either! Discover the best hot sauce you didn't know you were missing.

Ingredients

  • 1hot pepper
  • ½ cupwhite vinegar
  • ¼ cupwater
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonsugar
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • ½ cupfresh cilantro (finely minced)
  • ½ cupscallions (finely minced)
  • ½to mato (optional, finely minced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all finely minced ingredients in a jar, and ensure you have enough liquid to cover (if your liquid isn't enough, add a 1:2:4 ratio of oil-water-vinegar). Let sit in dark, cool area for at least 24 hours, and then refrigerate.