Avocado Ají Sauce
Ají de Aguacate is listed in Sides and Sauces for National / Pan-Colombian. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Mash avocado and egg yolk until mostly smooth.
Stir in ají, lime, water, and salt.
Add more water to make a pourable sauce.
Press plastic directly against the surface and refrigerate until serving.
Use the same day for the best color.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
ripe avocados
ají colombiano
hard-boiled egg yolk
lime juice
water
salt
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