# World Sauces — Latin American Sauces

> Brad's reference for Latin American sauces — chimichurri, mojo criollo, guasacaca, pebre, salsa criolla, wasakaka, and more.

### Chimichurri
- **Country of Origin:** Argentina
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 2:3:4:1:6 oil:vinegar:parsley:oregano:garlic
- **Instructions:** Mix chopped parsley, oregano, garlic, red‑pepper flakes with vinegar & olive oil; whisk and let flavors meld.
- **Typical Uses:** Marinade or table sauce for grilled beef, chicken, or fish.

### Salsa Criolla (Argentine)
- **Country of Origin:** Argentina
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 1:1:1:1:1 onion:tomato:bell pepper:oil:vinegar
- **Instructions:** Chop vegetables; whisk equal parts olive oil & red‑wine vinegar; toss with veggies, oregano, and chili.
- **Typical Uses:** Condiment for asado, choripán, empanadas.

### Pebre
- **Country of Origin:** Chile
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 2:2:1 oil:water:vinegar + tomato, chili, onion, cilantro, garlic
- **Instructions:** Whisk liquids with garlic; stir in chopped tomato, chilies, onion & cilantro; chill to blend flavors.
- **Typical Uses:** Table salsa with bread, grilled meats, empanadas.

### Mojo Criollo
- **Country of Origin:** Cuba
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 5:1 sour‑orange juice:oil with garlic & onion
- **Instructions:** Mash garlic with salt; mix with sour‑orange juice, chopped onion, oregano & oil; whisk well.
- **Typical Uses:** Citrus‑garlic marinade or baste for roast pork, chicken, beef.

### Wasakaka
- **Country of Origin:** Dominican Republic
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 1:1:2 oil:garlic:orange juice cups + parsley
- **Instructions:** Sauté garlic & parsley in oil; add bitter‑orange juice & water; simmer until reduced by half.
- **Typical Uses:** Garlic‑citrus sauce for roast or BBQ chicken and meats.

### Guasacaca
- **Country of Origin:** Venezuela
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 2:2:1 avocado:jalapeño:onion units + herbs, vinegar, lime, oil
- **Instructions:** Blend avocado with jalapeño, onion, herbs, vinegar & lime; drizzle in olive oil until creamy.
- **Typical Uses:** Drizzle over grilled meats, serve with arepas, dip.

### Salsa Criolla (Peru)
- **Country of Origin:** Peru
- **Ingredient Ratios:** 4:3:0.5 red onion:ají amarillo:oil units
- **Instructions:** Soak sliced onion; mix with sliced ají, cilantro, lime juice, oil & salt.
- **Typical Uses:** Topping for pollo a la brasa, beans, rice.

## Details

- **Category:** Cooking
- **Tags:** cooking, latin-american, sauces, chimichurri, mojo-criollo, guasacaca, pebre, salsa-criolla, wasakaka

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