Ají (sauce)
Salsa de ají verde (green salsa de ají) in a market in Huaraz, Peru | |
| Type | Condiment/sauce |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Andes |
| Region or state | Latin America |
| Main ingredients | Ají peppers |
| Ingredients generally used | Water, oil, garlic, cilantro, salt |
| Variations | Ají chileno, ají negro, ají amarillo, ajílimojili, ají rocoto |
Ají is a spicy sauce that contains ají peppers (Capsicum baccatum), oil, tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), garlic, onions, and water. It is served as a condiment to complement main dishes popular in Latin American cuisines, and prepared by blending its ingredients using a food processor or blender. Although ají sauce recipes can vary from person to person, there are generally country-specific and region-specific varieties.