Aji (Colombian Salsa)

threeovens's Note:

This is a hot, spicy salsa typically served with empanadas and other foods as a condiment. It has more liquid than, say, a Mexican salsa. Prep time does not include 1 hour "marinating" time.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 0.5 cup

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ cup green onion , finely minced (white and light green part only)
• 1⁄8; cup fresh cilantro , minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and finely minced (more or less to taste)
• 1 teaspoon tomato , finely minced

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, cover, and let sit in refrigerator for at least an hour so all the flavors develop before serving.

Reviews

[CJAY]

Great recipe! I love onions so this really worked for me. It was just the right amount of heat and spice for me.

[jrusk]

Delicious! It goes great on everything, especially grilled meats. My pictures were blurry... I will try again soon ;)