
Sauces & basics
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Dry-roast the peanuts in a pan for 4 minutes, stirring, then blend them finely into a powder.
- Finely chop the onion, deseed and slice the chilli, peel the tomato and roughly crush it.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat until golden.
- Add the chilli and tomato, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring.
- Stir in the peanut powder, then gradually pour in the water while whisking to avoid lumps.
- 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.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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