The Katara is a spicy sauce typically made in the
Venezuelan Amazon. It is made by the natives with
chilli pepper
Chili peppers (also chile, chile pepper, chilli pepper, or chilli), from Nahuatl '' chīlli'' (), are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus ''Capsicum'', which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for t ...
and giant (Bachaco –
Atta laevigata
''Atta laevigata'' ( Smith, 1858) is one of about a dozen species of leafcutter ants in the genus '' Atta'', found from Venezuela and south to Paraguay. This species is one of the largest leafcutter species, and can be recognized by the smooth ...
) bottom.
The spicy sauces are always served on the side.
[amapola66, Hot Stuff !, Local traditions and culture in Venezuela]
See also
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Atta laevigata
''Atta laevigata'' ( Smith, 1858) is one of about a dozen species of leafcutter ants in the genus '' Atta'', found from Venezuela and south to Paraguay. This species is one of the largest leafcutter species, and can be recognized by the smooth ...
References
* Katara, sabor del Amazonas , http://www.directoalpaladar.com/ingredientes-y-alimentos/katara-sabor-del-amazonas
* Local traditions and culture in Venezuela , Hot Stuff ! , http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Venezuela/Local_Customs-Venezuela-MISC-BR-3.html
* Venezuela, 5th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Russell Maddicks) Published by Bradt Travel Guide 2011
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Chili sauce and paste