Colombian Aji

Source

 Ingredients

• 1 hot pepper finely minced (you can use any hot pepper of your choice - green banana peppers are mild, jalapenos are a bit spicier, or you can use a mix of green and red peppers. Spicier peppers will result in an aji picante)
• ½ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup fresh cilantro finely minced
• ½ cup scallions finely minced
• ½ to mato optional, finely minced

Method

Mince all ingredients by hand (do not blend, the mixture should not be smooth)

Combine all finely minced ingredients in a jar, and ensure you have enough liquid to cover (if your liquid isn't enough, add a 1:2:4 ratio of oil-water-vinegar). Let sit in dark, cool area for at least 24 hours, and then refrigerate.