Wasakaka facts for kids
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| Type | Condiment |
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| Place of origin | Venezuela |
| Main ingredients | Variations may include cilantro, parsley, olive oil, lime juice or vinegar, salt, garlic, and chili peppers |
| Ingredients generally used | Avocado, pepper, onions, worcestershire sauce, and green bell peppers |
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Wasakaka is a tasty sauce from two countries: the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. You might also see it spelled guasacaca, but it sounds the same. People often use this sauce with chicken dishes.
Different Kinds of Wasakaka
Venezuelan Wasakaka
In Venezuela, wasakaka is made with fresh ingredients. These include avocados, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice or vinegar. It also has herbs like cilantro and parsley. Green bell peppers, onions, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and chili peppers are added too.
This Venezuelan sauce is a lot like guacamole from Mexico. People enjoy it with grilled foods called parrillas. It also tastes great with arepas (corn cakes) and empanadas (savory pastries). Sometimes, a little hot sauce is used instead of jalapeños. But remember, wasakaka itself is not usually a super spicy sauce.
Dominican Wasakaka
In the Dominican Republic, wasakaka is made a bit differently. It uses lime or sour orange juice, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. This version is similar to a sauce called mojo from the Canary Islands. Mojo is also very popular in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
To make Dominican wasakaka, the ingredients are boiled with a lot of water. They cook until the liquid reduces by half. This rich sauce is then often served with roasted chicken and boiled cassava (a starchy root vegetable).
See also
In Spanish: Guasacaca para niños
