* Exported from MasterCook *
Latin Green Sauce - Aji Sauce
Recipe By :Steven Raichlen
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs LowFat (Less than 5%)
Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded jalapeño chiles -- (about 4 large)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green onions -- (about 2 large)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion -- (such as Maui or Vidalia)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar -- (or more) or fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine jalapeño chiles, green onions, sweet onion, and cilantro in processor; puree until paste forms, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula several times. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and blend until mixture is pourable but some texture still remains. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more vinegar to taste, if desired. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Makes about 3/4 cup (6 two-tablespoon servings)
This sauce shows how simple ingredients can add up to complex flavor.
Cuisine:
"LatinAmerican/Hispanic"
Source:
"Bon Appetit, July 2009"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"June 2011"
Yield:
"3/4 cup"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 9 Calories; trace Fat (3.1% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 369mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Nutr. Assoc. : 902683 2665 26062 20056 0 3829 0
