Aji Sauce

sauce food processor onion low fat vegetarian quick & easy low cal south american vinegar healthy low cholesterol jalapeño bon appétit

Steven Raichlen

Makes abaout 3/4 cup

Source

Ingredients

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 (or more) red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice

3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

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 process until mixture is blended 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.