Venezuela | Sauces & Condiments | Avocados

Guasacaca

(Venezuelan spicy avocado salsa)

Yield: About 2 cups


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Avocados   2 each
Tomato peeled, seeded, chopped 1 large
Onion minced 1/2 each
Garlic minced 2-3 cloves
Hot chili peppers minced 2-6 each
Vinegar 1/4 cup
Olive oil 1/2 cup
Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Mash → Mix
  1. Peel the avocados and remove the seeds. Chop roughly and place in a large bowl. Mash well with the back of a spoon or a potato masher leaving slightly chunky.
  2. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, adjust seasoning and serve.

VARIATIONS

  • Mix in some chopped parsley or cilantro if you like.
  • The tomato is sometimes eliminated.
  • Placing the seed of the avocado in the sauce is said to keep it from turning brown.

NOTES

  • Guasacaca is a very popular condiment in Venezuela that is similar to Mexican guacamole. Serve as an accompaniment to grilled meats and poultry, salads, empanadas or arepas.