Aji Ecuadorean Hot Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Aji Ecuadorean Hot Sauce

• Hot Red Peppers
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 cup water
• Tomatoes
• Scallions
• Fresh Coriander
• Flat Leaf Parsley
• Lemon, Juice Of
• Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon salt

How to Make Aji Ecuadorean Hot Sauce

1. Combine 1 cup water, 1 pound aji peppers (or cayenne peppers), and 4 cloves garlic in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
2. Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids.
3. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar to the strained liquid. Stir well to combine.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, sugar, or lime juice to your preference.
5. Store the hot sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. It will keep for several weeks.