Guasacaca: Venezuelan Avocado Salsa Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Venezuelans have a unique avocado dip called guasacaca, which is really not guacamole, but more of a creamy avocado sauce. It has a stronger flavor than guacamole, often seasoned with vinegar instead of lime juice (though not always) and lots of garlic. It's often served as a sauce for grilled meats but is excellent with fried plantain and fried yuca (for dipping) as well as with tequenos (venezuelan fried cheese sticks) and empanadas. There are many variations of guasacaca but all have avocado, green pepper, onion and some fresh cilantro and parsley. Most venezuelans make their guasacaca with aji dulce, a sweet chile pepper. Some versions also have tomato, while other people add mayonnaise. And there are even those who make it with green bell peppers and no avocado at all Usually, the ingredients are mashed or mixed in a blender to produce a very creamy sauce, but some people prefer a chunkier guasacaca with a texture similar to guacamole. Serve guasacaca with tortilla chips, fried plantains and especially with grilled steaks and chicken.

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Ingredients for Guasacaca: Venezuelan Avocado Salsa Recipe

  • 1 Ripe Avocados
  • As required Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste
  • 1.50 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 Small Onion
  • 1.50 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable or olive oil
Nutrition
value
620
calories per serving
65 g Fat4 g Protein6 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    65g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    65g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    115mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    1272mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    119mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    136mg
  • Vitamin E
    10mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    83mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    57mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats