Ají (sauce)

Ají is a spicy sauce that contains ají peppers (Capsicum baccatum), oil, tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), garlic, onions, and water. It is served as a condiment to complement main dishes popular in Latin American cuisines, and prepared by blending its ingredients using a food processor or blender. Although ají sauce recipes can vary from person to person, there are generally country-specific and region-specific varieties.