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4.3 from 9 votes

Aji verde - Peruvian green sauce

Aji verde is easy to make with a wonderful balance of creaminess, freshness and a chili kick. Versatile and delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 (or
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cilantro leaves coriander leaves (some thin stems also fine)
  • 1 scallion green onion - green part only
  • 1 clove garlic small
  • ½ green chili eg serrano
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise 60ml
  • ½ tablespoon aji amarillo chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon huacatay paste (if available - omit if not)
  • ½ lime juice ie juice from ½ lime
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon queso fresco or cotija, can use parmesan/mild feta as alternative
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil or use another mild oil

Instructions

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  1. Remove cilantro leaves from the stems before measuring - some thinner stems are fine. Remove the white part from the scallion and any rough/dry end on the green part. Depending on your food processor/blender, I'd recommend roughly chopping the garlic, green chili and scallion stem before you make the sauce.
  2. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can use straight away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, or longer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(or

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.