Llajua or LLajwa (A Spicy Bolivian Salsa)

Bolivian salsa called Llajua or llaajwa is a quick to make spicy salsa that would normally be made with two ingredients that I could not find locally. The first is a pepper called Locoto, this is a pretty spicy chile that has black seeds and the other ingredient is called Quillquiña, this is a green that is somewhat similar to cilantro but has a unique taste and bitterness. I substituted jalapenos for the locoto chile and cilantro for the Quillquiña. The result was a lovely spicy salsa that is always found on Bolivian tables.

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Llajua or LLajwa (A Spicy Bolivian Salsa)

A wonderful salsa from Bolivia

Course Sauce

Cuisine Boliva

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 27kcal

Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

• 2 large jalapenos minced if you don't like it too spicy, remove the seeds.
• 2 large tomatoes diced finely
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 tablespoon red onion minced finely
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients together and add salt to taste.
• You could also put the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Serve as a condiment to any Bolivian recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg