AjĂ de MaracuyĂĄ
Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce with a Peruvian Twist
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (with seeds or strained, as preferred)
2 yellow chili peppers (ajĂ amarillo), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance tartness)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic, sautĂŠ until translucent and fragrant (about 2â3 minutes).
Add the chopped yellow chilies and continue to cook for another 3â4 minutes until softened.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the passion fruit pulp, vinegar or lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Blend until smooth. For a thinner sauce, add 1â2 tablespoons of water.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can strain the sauce for a smoother texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic finish.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dipping sauce, grilled meat topping, or as a bright side for seafood.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes
Kcal: 75 kcal | Servings: 6 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving)
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This AjĂ de MaracuyĂĄ is the sauce you didnât know you neededâsweet, spicy, and packed with tropical flavor. Perfect over grilled meats or as a zesty dip!
AjĂ de MaracuyĂĄ
Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce with a Peruvian Twist
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (with seeds or strained, as preferred)
2 yellow chili peppers (ajĂ amarillo), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance tartness)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic, sautĂŠ until translucent and fragrant (about 2â3 minutes).
Add the chopped yellow chilies and continue to cook for another 3â4 minutes until softened.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the passion fruit pulp, vinegar or lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Blend until smooth. For a thinner sauce, add 1â2 tablespoons of water.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can strain the sauce for a smoother texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic finish.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dipping sauce, grilled meat topping, or as a bright side for seafood.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes
Kcal: 75 kcal | Servings: 6 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving)
#peruviancuisine #ajidemaracuya #passionfruitsauce #spicysauces #latinkitchen #fruitsauce #ajiamarillo #dippingsauce #sauceideas #tropicalspice #spicyfruit #homemadesauces #cookingwithfruit #peruvianflavors #exoticrecipes #tangyandsweet #latinflavors #salsarecipe #fusioncuisine #heatandfruit
This AjĂ de MaracuyĂĄ is the sauce you didnât know you neededâsweet, spicy, and packed with tropical flavor. Perfect over grilled meats or as a zesty dip!