Aji Picante

5 min

Aji Picante

Colombian aji, also called aji picante or aji piqué, is a condiment that can be served with various traditional dishes, including empanadas and carimañolas.

5 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 seeded small hot pepper or 1 red habanero pepper
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put the vinegar, water and habanero pepper in a blender for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Add the vinegar and habanero mix to the bowl and mix well.

  3. 3

    Pour in a glass jar and cover. Refrigerate up to 10 days.

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