See What's Cooking: How to make llajwa, a delicious Bolivian hot chili sauce.

green chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat while bell peppers provide sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach adds a different texture.

Roast tomatoes and chili peppers over an open flame until charred.

Peel the skin off the roasted tomatoes and chili peppers.

Chop onion, cilantro, and garlic finely.

Combine roasted tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, cilantro, and garlic in a blender.

Add salt and lime juice to the blender.

Blend until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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