Llatan is a fiery and flavourful sauce from Arequipa that embodies the region’s love for bold spices. Made with a blend of rocoto peppers, onions, garlic, and other aromatic ingredients, llatan delivers a powerful punch of heat and a complex depth of flavour. This versatile sauce is a staple in the cuisine of Arequipa, adding a fiery kick to grilled meats, stews, soups, and even sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of rocoto paste. You can use more rocoto paste if you want it spicier or replace the paste with two seeded rocotos.
- 2 medium size onions in slices
- 8 garlic cloves in slices
- 6 tablespoons of oil
- 1 teaspoon of huacatay paste (you can prepare this sauce without huacatay if unable to get it)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Preparation:
Add two tablespoons of oil to a pan over medium heat and saute the onion, garlic, huacatay until the onion is light brown. Add the rocoto paste and saute for one more minute.
After the ingredients have cooled down, pour them into a blender, add the salt and the remaining oil and blend the mix until you get a homogeneous cream. Add more oil and salt if needed.
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