Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

0.5 cup

canola oil

0.5 cup

yellow onions

chopped

0.5 cup

green bell peppers

chopped

2 tbsp

hot sauce

2 tbsp

yellow mustard

2 tbsp

serrano peppers

chopped

1 tbsp

garlic

chopped

1 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tbsp

salt

1 tbsp

white vinegar

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tbsp

sugar

3.5 unit

Hass avocados

pitted

1 unit

Empanadas

for serving

Step 1
~2 min

Chop cilantro, yellow onions, green bell peppers, and serrano peppers.

Step 2
~2 min

Mince garlic.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine cilantro, canola oil, onions, bell peppers, hot sauce, mustard, serrano peppers, garlic, lemon juice, salt, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar in a bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Use an immersion blender to combine ingredients until the sauce is chunky.

Step 5
~2 min

Mash avocados in a separate bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Add mashed avocados to the sauce.

Step 7
~2 min

Gently combine all ingredients well.

Step 8
~2 min

Serve immediately with empanadas, or transfer to an airtight container with avocado pits to slow down oxidation.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce and serrano peppers to your desired spice level.

For a smoother sauce, blend for a longer time.

If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or lemon juice to thin it out.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with empanadas.

Serve as a dip for tortilla chips.

Serve as a topping for tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Empanadas
Tacos
Grilled meats

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Venezuela

Cultural Significance

A common accompaniment to many Venezuelan dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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