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Aji Picante (Colombian Salsa) Recipe

Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup of finely chopped green onion
  • ½ Cup of finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ Cup of finely chopped tomatoes seeds & membrane
  • 1 Jalapeno deseeded minced
  • 1 Teaspoon of salt or more to taste
  • ¼ Cup of white vinegar
  • ¼ Cup of water
  • 1 Tablespoon of lime juice
  • 1 Teaspoon of neutral flavored oil

Instructions

  • Finely chop all of the herbs and vegetables.
  • Mix & adjust: Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Then use a spoon to stir and mix all of the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Let this rest for 5 to 10 minutes then taste the aji. Add more salt if you feel it needs it, more vinegar if you prefer it to be tangier, or more water if you want it to be more refreshing.
  • Store the aji picante in a jar and use it when needed. Enjoy!