Everywhere we went in Peru we were offered a pepper sauce that was different every time and often hot as hell. So, nearing the end of our 2009/2010 trip we wanted to get the recipes for a few different sauces that we have encountered, so we asked Scott of Tambopacaya to help us out. The first was the before mentioned Salsa de Aji (Pepper sauce), but no one calls it Sauce of the Pepper, they just call it Aji (Pepper). Very confusing, but most restaurateurs should know what your talking about. The second was a sauce we were introduced to in Huanchaco at our favorite Burger joint El Generoso, Generous Sandwich, called Chimichurri. Chimichurri has many incarnations just as the Pepper Sauce does. So, if you have different or extra stuff to put in any of these sauces, well, just do it.

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Salsa de Aji – Local Pepper Sauce

As I said before this sauce changes from town to town and from restaurant to restaurant. But, the core of this tasty and spicy dipping or pouring sauce is simple. Garlic and Peppers are the main ingredients, so I would get lots of each. We bought two types of pepper to mix it up and one of them was really hot, so be careful or take chances. We chose to mash all of it up with a round stone and a cutting board in a traditional style adding Salt and Lime a few times along the way, but you can use a blender if you like. Done. Pepper sauce.

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Chimichurri

Chimichurri is generally a mix of diced raw garlic, chopped cilantro (or any other herb) and olive oil (or any other oil). Mix it all up and you got it. Add salt and pepper to taste. Try the blender to really make a mess.

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Guacamole

Because, why not. If you already have garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime and motivation, why not get some avocados and tomatoes and make some yummy guacamole. Mostly avocado with a half tomato, chopped cilantro, bits of pepper, lime, salt & pepper and love will create a great guac for any social gathering that is in person and not on the computer.

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Thanks and enjoy food!

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