{"id":6284,"date":"2023-08-04T22:26:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6284"},"modified":"2023-08-04T22:26:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:26:29","slug":"anti-inflammatory-venezuelan-guasacaca-recipe-wellgood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6284","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Inflammatory Venezuelan Guasacaca Recipe | Well+Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">O<\/span>ne thing I love about my Venezuelan family is that no matter how far apart we may be, conversations about food (on the WhatsApp family group chat) keep us bound together. One recipe that remains pinned to the chat at all times? My t\u00eda Lindy\u2019s famous guasacaca recipe.<\/p>\n<p>What is guasacaca, you may be wondering? Think of it as the Venezuelan lovechild of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-protein-guacamole-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-protein-guacamole-recipes\/\">guacamole<\/a> and salsa verde. It\u2019s vibrant green, highly flavorful, and pairs well with just about any recipe\u2014think grilled chicken, roasted veggies, and (swoon) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/venezuelan-arepas-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/venezuelan-arepas-recipe\/\">homemade arepas<\/a>. The best part: All you need is a blender to whip together this tasty and nutrient-rich dipping sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead, discover some of the most traditional ways to consume guasacaca and tips for making it last as long as possible when stowed away in the fridge.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CuCqUS4qerK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>What is guasacaca?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In Pery, there\u2019s aj\u00ed verde, while in Argentina, there\u2019s chimichurri\u2014but ask Venezuelans (or Dominicans) what their favorite green sauce to dunk things into is, and they\u2019ll more than likely say it\u2019s guasacaca, aka wasakaka.<\/p>\n<p>Guasacaca is made in the blender from a medley of deliciously vibrant green veggies: avocado, green bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, jalape\u00f1o, parsley, and lime. But like most family recipes, you\u2019ll discover that how guasacaca is prepared varies from household to household and depending on where you go. Some folks may include Worcestershire sauce for added umami, while others may leave out the avocado altogether (this will yield a less viscous consistency).<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-guasacaca\/\" current-title=\"My Tia\u2019s Venezuelan Avocado-Cilantro Guasacaca Sauce Recipe Is So Good for Your Heart (But It\u2019s Better for Your Soul)\" current-image=\"guasacaca-recipe-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-04\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-guasacaca\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-guasacaca\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-guasacaca\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To that end, my family&#8217;s non-negotiables for making this recipe include avocado, garlic (the more, the merrier IMO), scallions, cilantro, parsley, and lime. However, for even more tanginess and zestiness, we also like to throw in some jalape\u00f1os for heat and vinegar for acidity to balance the flavors, but both are optional.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if all of the above wasn\u2019t enough of an excuse to give this tasty sauce a try, did you know that one avocado is packed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/you-versus-food-avocados\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/you-versus-food-avocados\/\">14 grams of fiber<\/a>? (That\u2019s about half of your recommended daily intake.) Plus, if you\u2019re one of the lucky ones that don\u2019t think that cilantro tastes like a bar of soap, it\u2019s time to load up because research on the Blue Zones has shown that cilantro is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zones-herbs\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/blue-zones-herbs\/\">longevity-boosting herb<\/a> thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cilantro-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cilantro-recipes\/\">quercetin<\/a>, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant. I\u2019m saying it loud and clear: It\u2019s time to take the backseat, ketchup.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s the best way to eat guasacaca?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Like most condiments, guasacaca pairs well with whatever your heart desires and simply enhances what you\u2019re eating with its tongue-tingling flavors\u2014which is why you can use it as you would guacamole, salsa verde, or hey, mustard for that matter. This sauce&#8217;s tangy and refreshing flavor profile compliments richer proteins like grilled fish, meat, or poultry. It&#8217;s also is a match made in heaven for milder-tasting dishes, like roasted veggies or even a bowl of tortilla chips.<\/p>\n<p>For a more traditional Venezuelan approach, my aunt Lindy recommends pairing guasacaca with grilled skirt steak and fried or boiled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cassava-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cassava-benefits\/\">yuca<\/a> batons, which she says is simply \u201c<em>delicioso<\/em>.\u201d And this almost goes without saying, but you can\u2019t go wrong with homemade arepas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vegan-empanadas\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vegan-empanadas\/\">vegan empanadas<\/a>, or my personal favorite, teque\u00f1os (Venezuelan breaded cheese sticks) slathered with a generous amount of fresh guasacaca.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CgwgoBNgRJG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Tip for storing this sauce to last as long as possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to my aunt Lindy, you can store the sauce in a glass airtight container for up to a week. She also recommends adding the pit of the avocado into the mix to help reduce oxidation. (Although this may be more of an &#8216;old tias&#8217; tale.&#8217;) When I previously tested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-keep-avocado-from-turning-brown\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-keep-avocado-from-turning-brown\/\">five ways to keep an avocado from turning brown<\/a>, I found that the \u201cpit method\u201d wasn\u2019t as effective as other techniques. But, hey, whatever works for you.<\/p>\n<p>To that end, the most important aspect of preserving this sauce (as successfully as possible) is reducing the oxygen exposure that can react with the oxidation-prone avocados found in the mixture. So, adding a thin layer of plastic wrap to cover the surface and pressing it down to remove any excess air before sealing it off with the lid can work wonders in prolonging the freshness of this sauce. (And avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-that-mold-quickly\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-that-mold-quickly\/\">double-dipping<\/a> at all costs, which can lead to quicker spoilage.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@wherejuliaeats\/video\/7116191212645715242\" data-video-id=\"7116191212645715242\">\n<section><a title=\"@wherejuliaeats\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@wherejuliaeats?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@wherejuliaeats?refer=embed\">@wherejuliaeats<\/a> Guasacaca \ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\uddea tambi\u00e9n conocida como la mejor salsa para acompa\u00f1ar una parrilla <a title=\"guasacaca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/guasacaca?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/guasacaca?refer=embed\">#guasacaca<\/a> <a title=\"guasacacavenezolana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/guasacacavenezolana?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/guasacacavenezolana?refer=embed\">#guasacacavenezolana<\/a> <a title=\"salsavenezolana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/salsavenezolana?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/salsavenezolana?refer=embed\">#salsavenezolana<\/a> <a title=\"comidavenezolana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/comidavenezolana?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/comidavenezolana?refer=embed\">#comidavenezolana<\/a> <a title=\"parrillavenezolana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/parrillavenezolana?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/parrillavenezolana?refer=embed\">#parrillavenezolana<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Dulce - Los Amigos Invisibles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Dulce-6749361685414283265?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Dulce-6749361685414283265?refer=embed\">\u266c Dulce &#8211; Los Amigos Invisibles<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Venezuelan guasacaca recipe\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Yields 4 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>1 medium avocado<br \/>1 garlic clove (or more to taste)<br \/>1\/2 green bell pepper, roughly chopped and seeds removed<br \/>1\/4 scallions, roughly chopped<br \/>1\/4 cup cilantro<br \/>1\/4 cup parsley<br \/>1\/2 jalape\u00f1o pepper, optional<br \/>2 Tbsp rice vinegar, optional<br \/>Juice of a lime<br \/>Salt and pepper, to taste<br \/>Neutral oil, to taste<\/p>\n<p>1. In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients except for the oil. In the opening of the lid, slowly add the oil until the ingredients are homogenous and emulsified. Add more or less liquid to reach desired consistency.<\/p>\n<p><em>An RD shares the benefits of avocados:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Surprising Avocado Benefits For Your Health | You Versus Food\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n5D6Xr1gg7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One thing I love about my Venezuelan family is that no matter how far apart we may be, conversations about food (on the WhatsApp family group chat) keep us bound together. One recipe that remains pinned to the chat at all times? My t\u00eda Lindy\u2019s famous guasacaca recipe. What is guasacaca, you may be wondering? &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6285,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}