Colombian Garlic Sauce (Salsa de Ajo)
This Colombian Garlic Sauce is one of Colombia's most popular sauces: tangy, garlicky, and perfectly creamy! Ready in 3 minutes.It's perfect for Patacones, chicken, potatoes and fries, fish, pork, hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230 ml) mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) heavy cream
- 6 cloves garlic (finely-minced or grated, make sure it's fresh and not too old for best flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- Water (optional, to thin out for a pourable texture)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a small bowl, leaving out the water, mix until combined, taste and adjust seasonings. Pour in a splash of water for a more pourable texture, if desired. Serve or cover and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight to make flavors pop.
Notes
For Parties: This recipe makes 1 cup of Colombian Garlic Sauce which is enough for 4 servings (1/4 cup each) but you can double it or even triple it for parties.
Make-Ahead Instructions: You can make this sauce up to 1 day ahead of time, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight. Make sure the garlic isn't too strong or it can be a bit too garlicky and almost spicy the next day!
Storing Instructions: Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition facts are based on 1 single serving of sauce which is 2 tbsp.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.1mg
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