Description
Venezuelan Guasacaca, also known as Wasakaka, is a vibrant green sauce that bursts with flavor. This creamy and zesty condiment combines fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, garlic, and a tangy hint of vinegar, making it the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, tacos, or crispy plantain chips. Easy to prepare and visually striking, Guasacaca will elevate any meal and become your go-to sauce for summer barbecues and cozy dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: cilantro, avocado, garlic, white vinegar, cumin, and salt.
- Roughly chop the cilantro, avocado, and garlic.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped ingredients with white vinegar, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; blend again to combine.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg