Tomato & Chili Sauce
Also known as "Aji de Tomate", this is a traditional, spicy, and creamy sauce commonly served with a variety of dishes in southern Colombia, including boiled potatoes, empanadas, bean stews, and soups!
Chop <quantity>1</quantity> red onion
Trim, deseed, and chop <quantity>1</quantity> aji amarillo pepper
Chop <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves
Peel and chop <quantity>1</quantity> tamarillo
Drizzle a frying pan with vegetable oil and add the onion and aji amarillo pepper. Sear them over medium heat
Season with salt to taste and add the tamarillo
Drizzle with vegetable oil and add the garlic. Sautée until golden
Transfer to a blender and add <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable broth
Blend at medium-low speed and add a stream of vegetable oil to emulsify the mixture
Add coriander leaves to taste and blend until smooth and homogeneous
The tomato & chili sauce is ready
Spice up your recipes with this sauce. Enjoy!
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