Spicy Avocado Sauce

4.10 (19)
⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 mexican 🏷 Appetizer

This vibrant Mexican appetiser sauce combines creamy avocado with the fresh, tangy flavour of tomatillos and the kick of serrano peppers. Fresh cilantro adds a herbal note, creating a versatile condiment perfect for dipping or drizzling. The entire process takes only about 10 minutes, resulting in a smooth, flavourful sauce best enjoyed straight away.

Spicy Avocado Sauce

Ingredients

  • 5 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 4 serrano chile peppers, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted, and quartered
  • salt to taste

Method

  1. Place the tomatillos, serrano chile peppers and chopped cilantro into a blender and process until completely smooth.
  2. Add one quarter of the avocado to the blender and blend again until it is fully mixed in.
  3. Repeat this process, adding and blending each remaining avocado quarter one at a time.
  4. Season the mixture with salt according to your preference.
  5. Continue blending the sauce until it achieves a perfectly smooth consistency.
  6. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and use it immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories64 kcal
Fat5 g
Sugars2 g
Protein1 g
Sodium4 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAppetizer
Cuisinemexican
Authorgem