Guasacaca (barbecue sauce from venezuela)

4 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOnions; minced
2Garlic cloves; minced
1Chile, habanero; seeded, stemmed, minced
1largeAvocado; peeled, pitted
2cupsTomotoes; peeled, chopped
1cupOil, olive
¼cupVinegar, wine, red
1teaspoonMustard, prepared
2tablespoonsParsley, italian; minced
Salt; to taste

Directions

HEAT SCALE = MEDIUM

With a mortar and pestle, mash the onion, garlic, chile, avocado, and tomatoes into a paste. This may need to be done in batches. Add remaining ingredients and blend well with a fork.

This suace contains fresh avocado and therefore must be used immediately and cannot be stored. Use to marinate and/or baste grilled or barbecued shrimp, beef or chicken.