Aji Verde: Peruvian Green Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
85 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
South American, Peruvian
Aji Verde: Peruvian Green Sauce
Description
The Aji Verde: Peruvian Green Sauce recipe mixes fresh herbs and peppers with a garlic aioli base, highlighted by aji amarillo paste and huacatay, a Peruvian black mint. This creates a flavorful, smooth sauce with a mild to moderate kick from the jalapeños and aji amarillo.
The preparation involves finely chopping the aromatics and jalapeños, then combining them with lime juice, oil, and flavorful pastes before blending with aioli. The resulting sauce has a creamy consistency and fresh herbal notes balanced by a tangy lime undertone.
This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, seafood, or sandwiches, adding a vibrant color and tangy heat without overwhelming the main dish. Chilling it before serving helps the flavors meld.
Ingredients
- ½ cup aioli
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 green onions
- 1 Tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Huacatay black mint
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a recipe for aioli. If you do not want to make the aioli from scratch you can substitute mayonnaise with a clove of minced garlic, but the fresh aioli is well worth the 5 minutes of effort.
- In a food processor, combine 2 jalapenos, 1 garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and 2 green onions. Pulse to a fine chop.
- Next, add in 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon of Aji Amarillo, 1 teaspoon of Huacatay, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 cup of cilantro. Pulse again to combine.
- Finally, in a small bowl, combine the mixture from the food processor with about ½ cup of aioli and whisk well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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