# Ají Encurtido

Ají encurtido is a super easy to make, economical, and fast condiment perfect for empanadas.

- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pimentón rojo
- 1.5 taza vinagre blanco
- 4 cebollas largas
- 1 cebolla blanca mediana
- 1 puñito cilantro fresco
- 0.5 cucharadita comino
- 1 cucharadita sal
- 0.5 cucharadita pimienta en polvo

## Instructions

1. Boil a red bell pepper for 5 minutes.
2. Liquefy the cooked bell pepper with 1 1/2 cups of white vinegar.
3. Pour the mix into a bowl.
4. Add finely chopped scallions.
5. Add finely chopped medium onion.
6. Add a handful of chopped fresh cilantro.
7. Add a little cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. Mix well.

## Equipment

- pot
- blender
- bowl

## Tips

- If you want to make it spicy, add hot sauce at the end.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJaNSw4AoX5/?igsh=MXU1NTc2OWR0Z3A5MQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2a71e071-9cec-476e-9076-2ad9fbf2fad5
- Extracted: 2025-05-16

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