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Guasacaca (Barbecue Sauce) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

?Guasacaca is a traditional Venezuelan BBQ sauce made from avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. It is typically used as a condiment for grilled meats, but can also be used as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.

 1 c Onions; minced
 2 Garlic cloves; minced
 1 Chile, habanero; seeded, stemmed, minced
 1 lg Avocado; peeled, pitted
 2 c Tomotoes; peeled, chopped
 1 c Oil, olive
 ¼ c Vinegar, wine, red
 1 ts Mustard, prepared
 2 tb Parsley, italian; minced
 to taste
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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