Best 8 Hot Aji Salsa Recipes

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Hot aji salsa is a spicy and flavorful condiment that can add a kick to any dish. Made with fresh aji peppers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, this salsa is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its vibrant colors and zesty flavor, hot aji salsa is a perfect addition to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. If you're looking for a recipe that will bring your dishes to life, look no further than hot aji salsa. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making this delicious salsa, along with tips and variations to suit your taste. So grab your ingredients and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the incredible flavors of hot aji salsa!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AJI (COLOMBIAN SALSA)



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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.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 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 tomatoes, finely minced

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.4

AJI (COLOMBIAN SALSA)



Aji (Colombian Salsa) image

A tangy fresh Colombian-style salsa which can be made delicious either mild or XXX hot! Goes great with grilled meats, empanadas, and tostones, but I put it on everything... even my eggs! There seem to be several variations of this; some watery, some oily, some saucy, some chunky, but my mom is from Barranquilla, Colombia and this is how she makes it.

Provided by Jesse Clark

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large plum tomato, coarsely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
½ small onion, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lime, juiced
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Add olive oil, lime juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt; pulse until a coarse paste forms. Mix in green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

AJI CHILE SALSA



Aji Chile Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/3 cup finely diced white onion in ice water 15 minutes; drain. Mix with 1/2 cup each finely diced tomato and chopped cilantro, 1 each seeded minced aji chile and garlic clove, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Thin with water. Season with salt.

PERUVIAN AJI-STYLE SAUCE



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I got this recipe from a restaurant in California 10 years ago. It's been a staple in my refrigerator ever since. It's excellent with rotisserie chicken. You can lower the calories if you stream in olive oil in replace of the mayo.

Provided by Dorothy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head romaine lettuce, stem-end trimmed and discarded
½ bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
5 green onions
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 clove garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place romaine lettuce, cilantro, green onions, mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, and black pepper into a blender; blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

AJí (COLOMBIAN-STYLE FRESH SALSA)



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Colombian food is typically not spicy on its own. Instead, a hot sauce called ají - also the Colombian word for chiles - is served tableside. There are as many types of ají as there are regions in Colombia, but this version, heavy on cilantro and onions, is a good all-purpose sauce that goes especially well with fried foods. Many ají recipes include some white vinegar or lime juice. I prefer using plain water to dilute mine, and I serve lime wedges on the side for diners to add at their discretion. This recipe uses half an onion and half a tomato; use the other half for empanadas.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     condiments

Time 15m

Yield About 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 packed cup cilantro, leaves and tender stems
1/2 small white or yellow onion
3 scallions
1 serrano or Fresno chile, or jalapeño
1/2 ripe beefsteak tomato
Kosher salt
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely mince the cilantro, onion, scallions and chile by hand, or by roughly chopping, then pulsing in a food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Working directly in the medium bowl and using a flat palm to press the cut side of the tomato against the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomato until you're left with just the skin. (The skin should protect your hand from the grater.) Discard the skin.
  • Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few tablespoons of water. Squeeze with lime juice to taste. Stir to combine. The ají should be quite thin in texture. Add more water as necessary. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Finished ají can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

HOT AJI SALSA



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Make and share this Hot Aji Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 'aji mirasol' chilies or 3 diced 'aji amarillo' chilies, stems removed (or substitute 3 dried red New Mexican chiles)
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
8 saltine crackers, crushed
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 3/4 cup muenster cheese
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juice of
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the chiles, onion and garlic in a tablespoon of the oil until soft.
  • Place in a blender or food processor along with the peanuts, crackers, cheese, milk and cilantro and puree until smooth.
  • Add the lemon juice and, with the machine running, add the oil a little at a time until the sauce is the desired consistency.
  • Heat before serving, and store any extra in the refrigerator.
  • Note: Using saltine crackers to thicken a sauce is unusual but not uncommon in Peru.
  • This all-purpose sauce can be served with potatoes, french fries, corn chips, fried foods, seafood, steaks or anything else imaginable.
  • The more you add, the hotter it gets and the BETTER it tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.6, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 993.1, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 34.4

SALSA DE AJI PICANTE: COLOMBIAN HOT PEPPER SALSA



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Spicy and flavorful, Colombian aji salsa is easy to make with fresh chili pepper, tomato, and cilantro. It's great with grilled meats and arepas.

Provided by Marian Blazes

Categories     Condiment     Sauce

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 habanero pepper (seeded and minced)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 lime (juiced)
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
3 tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
1/3 cup cilantro (minced)
6 green onions (white and green parts, chopped)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
Black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the habanero pepper in a food processor or blender with the water, vinegar, lime juice , and 1 teaspoon each of the salt and sugar. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green onions, and cilantro. Toss with the pepper liquid and olive oil until well combined.
  • Season to taste with more salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate the salsa in a covered container for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 716 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 1 to 2 cups salsa (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AJI AMARILLO-PINEAPPLE SALSA



Aji Amarillo-Pineapple Salsa image

Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Summer     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups 1/4-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple (about half of 1 large)
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped seeded red jalapeño chiles
4 teaspoons hot pepper Aji Amarillo paste* (from 7.5-ounce jar)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 2 hours, tossing occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • *Available at Latin American markets.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can chop the tomatoes and other ingredients by hand.
  • Add more or less chili peppers to taste.
  • Be careful when handling chili peppers, as they can irritate your skin and eyes.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the salsa as a dip with chips, tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

Aji salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, there is an aji salsa recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your food, give aji salsa a try.

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