Name: Bolivian Albahaca Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 3/4 cup
Cuisine: Bolivian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt (use preferably a Greek-style yoghurt); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup basil, fresh, very finely chopped (press it into the measuring cup); 2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Bolivian Albahaca Sauce

At a Glance

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 3/4 cup

Dietary

Low Cholesterol

Allergens

Milk

"Albahaca" is basil. In Bolivia this sauce is not really used on salads, but rather on hot dogs, meat patties, even bread. You could use low-fat yoghurt, but a creamy one such a Greek yoghurt is better. It is quite tart, and it can be adapted to your taste by adding a sweetener such as honey.

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Equipment

Mixing bowl, Knife, Cutting board, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt (use preferably a Greek-style yoghurt)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup basil, fresh, very finely chopped (press it into the measuring cup)
2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients, and, starting with the yoghurt, mix in everything and blend well. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 mins before using. Keep any leftovers in the fridge.
Try it on a hamburger!

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