Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
Ingredients
-
1
whole
lime, juiced
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
½
cup
good-quality mayonnaise
-
3
ounces
queso fresco or blanco
-
2
pieces
serrano peppers, ends trimmed
-
1
bunch
cilantro, leaves removed and stems discarded
-
4
cloves
garlic, peeled
-
2
green onions,
ends trimmed and roughly chopped
-
1
tablespoon
aji amarillo paste (optional)
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with the liquids at the bottom.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust salt as desired.
- Transfer to an airtight container or squeeze bottle.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
2 cups
Calories
185
Total fat
19.6g
Total carbohydrates
1.5g
Total protein
1.4g
Sodium
222mg
Cholesterol
11mg
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