Ají de Aguacate Recipe (Colombian Spicy Avocado Sauce)
Ají de Aguacate is Colombian spicy avocado aji: avocado, habanero, egg, lime, vinegar, onion, scallions and cilantro blended until creamy. Thin with more lime if thick. Serve with empanadas, grilled meats or arepas.
At a glance
Time: about 10 min · 1 bowl · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 180 kcal per 3 tbsp
Ají de Aguacate is Colombian spicy avocado aji: avocado, habanero, egg, lime, vinegar, onion, scallions and cilantro blended until creamy. Thin with more lime if thick. Serve with empanadas, grilled meats or arepas.
Ingredients
- 2 Avocado
- 1 Habanero Pepper
- 1 Egg
- Juice of 2 Lime
- To taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- 1 chopped Onion
- 2 chopped Scallions
- 4 tablespoons Cilantro
Steps
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined.
- If the mixture is too thick, add more lime juice until you reach the desired consistency.
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Time and temperature
No cook · process until smooth · chill optional
Nutrition
180 kcal · Protein 4 g · Fat 15 g · Carbs 8 g
3 tablespoons (estimate)
Substitutes
- Habanero → milder jalapeño
- Egg → omit for vegan (thinner)
- Vinegar → extra lime
- Cilantro → parsley + lime zest
Storage
Press wrap on surface; fridge 1–2 days. Avocado browns if air reaches it.
FAQ
- Why is there an egg?
- It emulsifies Ají de Aguacate into a silkier Colombian spicy avocado aji dip.
- Too thick after blending?
- Add lime juice gradually until Colombian spicy avocado aji pours slowly.
- How hot is habanero here?
- Very—start with half a pepper and taste before finishing the sauce.
- Food safety for the egg?
- Use a fresh pasteurized egg if you worry; keep finished Ají de Aguacate chilled.