Aji Verde Sauce Recipe (Peruvian Green Sauce)
This delicious Aji Verde Sauce of spicy chilis, herbs, cheese, and mayo that is pureed together is the perfect accompaniment to any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 3 green onions, root end removed
- 1 seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 seeded serrano pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup queso fresco
- Juice of 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon huacatay, or 5-6 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon aji Amarillo paste, optional
- coarse salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, seeded jalapeño, seeded serrano pepper, garlic, queso fresco, lime juice, huacatay, amarillo paste, and salt to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and incorporated.
- Adjust any seasonings with salt and store or serve.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 2 days ahead of time for freshness.
How to Store: Cover and keep the aji verde in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also make this recipe in a food processor by adding everything and processing at high speed until smooth.
If it is too spicy, add some lime juice and sugar to try and help balance the flavors.
Cilantro is a forgiving herb, so adding more or less than the recipe calls for will not overpower it and alter the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.2mg