Ingredients
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10 ají dulce peppers, tops removed
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4 onions, cut into large chunks
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3 medium tomatoes, chopped
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2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
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1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
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3 medium heads garlic, peeled
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25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
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25 recao stems (with leaves)
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon black pepper
Directions
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Combine ají dulce peppers, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times. Add cilantro stems, recao stems, salt, and pepper. Process until a semi-chunky salsa (not watery) consistency is reached.
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Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.
Recipe Tips
Ají dulce is a common ingredient in Puerto Rican recipes. It's a small sweet red pepper. If you can't find it, use red bell pepper.
Recao is a popular Caribbean herb with many aliases: culantro, long coriander, ngo-gai, and Mexican coriander. It can be found in Latin grocery stores. You can substitute cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 10 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 80 | |
| Calories 10 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium 8mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 58mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
