5 from 6 votes
Aji Verde Sauce Recipe
This Aji Verde sauce recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and combines spicy chilis, fresh cilantro, and creamy mayo into a flavorful sauce that works with almost any dish. I use it on everything from grilled meats to roasted veggies, and it never lasts long in my house.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cilantro tightly packed leaves and stems, fresh
- 3 green onions root end removed
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded
- 1 Serrano pepper seeded
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup queso fresco
- lime about 2 tablespoons, juice of 1
- 1 tablespoon Huacatay or 5-6 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste optional
- salt coarse, 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.
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Notes
- The key tip for making this Aji Verde sauce is to balance the heat to your taste. The combination of jalapeño and serrano gives it a nice kick, but the real secret is adjusting the number of peppers based on your spice tolerance. Start with one of each, then taste and build from there.
- Food processor: I sometimes use a food processor for this sauce. Just toss everything in and blend on high until it’s smooth.
- Spice level: If it turns out too spicy, I add a little lime juice and a pinch of sugar to mellow it out.
- Cilantro: I don’t stress too much about measuring the cilantro exactly. It’s a flexible herb and won’t throw off the flavor if you use a little more or less.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.