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    Colombian Hogao (Creole Sauce)

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    This Colombian Hogao is a tomato based, creole-style sauce that we eat in Colombia daily.

    Hogao is similar to a sofritto; tomatoes, onions, salt and pepper. It does not get easier than that.

    Colombian Hogao is similar to an Italian sofritto

    Trust me, once you try Hogao you will want to spread it on everything. This one condiment will elevate your dish instantly. 

    Patacones, which are plantain fritters, would just not be the same without a spoonful of Hogao.

    What to eat with Hogao?

    This creole tomato sauce is the base of Huevos Pericos, a traditional Colombian breakfast dish.

    If you have seen Disney's movie Encanto, when the familia Madrigal is having breakfast before Antonio gets his gift, they are eating Huevos Pericos.

    Hogao is also great with plain arepas, with Patacones or tostones, with toasted bread, on top of Colombian Frijoles (Colombian beans).

    Patacones with hogao on a board
    Patacones con Hogao is a classic combination

    Ingredients for Hogao

    This recipe could not be any easier to make and the ingredients are probably already in your fridge.

    You will need Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, green onion, oil, salt and pepper.

    Some people like to add chicken or beef bouillon but I prefer not to use it. If you do use it, you might not need any salt.

    Hogao on a bowl with patacones on a wood board
    This sauce has a thick, jammy consistency.

    Why you will love this recipe

    This recipe is incredibly simple but so versatile. You can eat Hogao in so many ways that you will not get tired of it.

    The jammy consistency, adds a lovely texture to crunchy foods like crostini, crackers, chips etc.

    If you decide to use Hogao to make eggs, you are in for a treat. This delicious tomato sauce adds tons of flavor to your regular eggs.

    Colombian plantains
    Hogao and Guacamole are a great combo.

    Tips to make the best Colombian Hogao

    The secret to make the best Hogao is in the ingredients.

    Because the ingredients are so few and so simple, high quality really pays off when it comes to flavor.

    The tomatoes need to be soft and ripe, this will add a layer of sweetness to the sauce and create that jammy, thick consistency.

    The other thing to keep in mind is the order in which you cook the ingredients. Start by cooking the onions and reducing them until they are golden brown and translucent.

    Colombian hogao on a bowl with wooden spoon
    This sauce is versatile and delicious

    How to Store

    This sauce keeps well in the fridge in an air tight container or mason jar for up to a week.

    This freezes well but keep in mind that when re heating it, the sauce will have extra water that will need to evaporate to achieve the jammy consistency.

    colombian hogao with patacones

    Colombian Hogao

    Isabel
    This Colombian creole-style sauce is a tomato based, jammy sauce that goes well with many Colombian dishes including arepas, patacones and Bandera paisa
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course condiment, sauce
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 57 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Roma tomatoes diced
    • ½ Yellow onion diced
    • 2 Green onions chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons Avocado oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a frying pan, add the oil and yellow onion and cook on medium heat until golden brown and fragrant
      ½ Yellow onion, 2 Tablespoons Avocado oil
    • Add the tomatoes and cook over medium-low heat until simmers
      6 Roma tomatoes
    • Add the green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes
      2 Green onions
    • When the sauce is thickening add the salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 557IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword hogao
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