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Colombian Aji Picante
A bright Colombian salsa of spring onion, chilli, tomato, coriander and lime — the table sauce that goes with everything.
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10 minPrep🔥
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6Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 2 chillies, finely chopped
- Big handful coriander, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
- Salt
Instructions
- Combine all the chopped ingredients.
- Stir in lime, vinegar, water and salt.
- Rest 15 minutes for the flavours to meld.
- Adjust salt and lime.
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Tara’s tips
- Should be loose and spoonable.
- Use spring onion green parts too — Colombian aji loves them.
Serving suggestions
- Spoon over empanadas, soups, grilled meat — anything.
Storage & reheating
Keeps a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
How spicy?
To taste — Colombians use everything from mild to fiery.
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