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Ají de maní

A creamy peanut sauce made with onion and chilli, typical of Ecuadorian cooking. Served with potatoes, rice or grilled meats, it brings a sweet, spicy and smooth texture.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Dry-roast the peanuts in a pan for 4 minutes, stirring, then blend them finely into a powder.
  2. Finely chop the onion, deseed and slice the chilli, peel the tomato and roughly crush it.
  3. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat until golden.
  4. Add the chilli and tomato, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring.
  5. Stir in the peanut powder, then gradually pour in the water while whisking to avoid lumps.
  6. Let it thicken for 8 minutes over low heat, season with salt and pepper, add the lime and chopped coriander, then serve lukewarm with the potatoes.

Variations and tips

Creamy version. Add 10 cl of milk at the end of cooking for a milder, smoother sauce.

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Original Ecomely recipe.