Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Sauce)
Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Sauce) is a creamy, vibrant green sauce made with ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil. This traditional Venezuelan condiment is smooth, tangy, and incredibly versatile—perfect as a dip, dressing, or topping for grilled meats, arepas, vegetables, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup water adjust as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional
- ½ jalapeño pepper for spice
Instructions
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add the following ingredients:
- Chopped onion
- Chopped green bell pepper
- Garlic clove
- Fresh cilantro
- Pour in the lime juice and olive oil.
- Add ¼ cup water to help the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Blend until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and slightly pourable.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water and blend again until you reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
- Lime juice helps keep the sauce bright green and fresh.
- Adjust the water gradually to achieve the perfect pourable consistency.
- For extra heat, blend in jalapeño or chili pepper.