Llajua - BarbecueBible.com

Llajua - BarbecueBible.com

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Llajua (pronounced yak-wa) is Bolivia's ubiquitous tomato and chile grilling sauce. Put it on your favorite grilled meats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 locoto or rocoto chiles, Scotch bonnets or jalapeño peppers
  • 2 red ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (peeling is optional)
  • 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice, or 1 tablespoon of each, or more to taste
  • Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley

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