Recipes · Bolivian · Sauces, Dressings, and Marinades
Llajua (Bolivian Fresh Tomato and Chili Salsa)
One serving has 51 kcal and 2 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin C (82%) and pyridoxine (23%). Ready in 10 minutes.
- Preparation: 10 min
- Makes: 1 serving (222 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low carb
Ingredients
- 170 g Tomatoes, raw
- 25 g Chili peppers, red, raw
- 6 g Mint, fresh
- 20 g Onions, raw
- 0.5 g Salt
Method
- Roughly chop the tomatoes, chili and mint (standing in for the quirquiña or huacatay herb traditionally used).
- Finely grate or mince the onion.
- Crush the tomatoes, chili, mint and onion together using a mortar and pestle (or pulse briefly in a food processor) until you have a chunky, juicy salsa.
- Season with the salt and mix well.
- Serve immediately, freshly made, as the classic fiery table sauce alongside almost any Bolivian meal.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 51.2 kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.2 g | |
| Water | 206 mL | |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g | |
| Threonine | 0.08 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.06 g | |
| Leucine | 0.09 g | |
| Lysine | 0.08 g | |
| Methionine | 0.02 g | |
| Cystine | 0.03 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.08 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.04 g | |
| Valine | 0.07 g | |
| Histidine | 0.04 g | |
| Fat | 0.51 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.06 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.23 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated | 0.08 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 37.2 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30.2 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.23 µg | 0% |
| Sodium | 207 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 41.4 µg | 10% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 95.6 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 61.5 mg | 82% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 17 µg | 19% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.2 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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