• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
International Cuisine
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Journey by Country
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • My Cookbook
    • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Sauces

    Llajua or LLajwa (A Spicy Bolivian Salsa)

    September 18, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

    719 shares
    • Facebook189
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒

    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.

    Bolivia Llawja

    Print Pin
    5 from 5 votes

    Llajua or LLajwa (A Spicy Bolivian Salsa)

    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Boliva
    Servings 4
    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 chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon red onion minced finely
    • Salt

    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

     

     

    More Bolivia

    • Bolivia Saltenas
      Salteñas (Beef and Onion Pastry)
    • Sopa de mani
      Sopa De Mani (Peanut Soup)
    • Silpancho
      Bolivia Silpancho – Meat, potatoes, rice, egg and salad on a plate
    • Bolivia Dessert
      Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet)
    719 shares
    • Facebook189
    • Twitter

    Filed Under: Bolivia, Recipes, Sauces

    This Week's Recipes

    a plateful of Trinidad doubles with cilantro chutney

    Trinidad Doubles Recipe

    a bowl full of chadon beni sauce with ingredients on the side cucumber, lime, habanero, garlic and culantro.

    Trinidad Chadon Beni Sauce

    a plate with a big square of Macaroni pie and Side of ketchup.

    Trinidad Macaroni Pie Recipe

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. William

      August 21, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      learning to make food things has brought a lot of very cool people into my life ,I love it and this idea of yours is great.
      thanks for the invite

      Wm

      • Darlene at International Cuisine

        August 21, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        Happy to have you along William!
        Regards,
        Darlene

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

    I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

    More about me →


    Our Mission

    To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

    Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

    Join the Journey It's Free!

    Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2023 International Cuisine All rights Reserved

    • 189
    719 shares