Peruvian Green Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 1 tablespoon
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Calories
59 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Peruvian
Peruvian Green Sauce
Description
Peruvian Green Sauce features fresh coriander and basil leaves blended with jalapeño peppers, aji amarillo paste, garlic, and ginger for a lively combination of heat and herbaceous tones. The addition of lime juice adds brightness, while cotija cheese contributes a mild salty richness. Sunflower oil helps emulsify the mixture before mayonnaise is incorporated to give a smooth, creamy consistency.
The sauce balances fresh herbal notes with medium spiciness from jalapeño and aji amarillo, along with a subtle sweetness from honey. It is versatile for accompanying grilled meats, seafood, or as a vibrant spread or dip.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after blending, and store refrigerated. The recipe suggests removing seeds and ribs from the jalapeño to moderate heat levels and using fresh ingredients for best results.
Ingredients
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed*, start out with ½ and add more, to taste, medium, fresh
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste see note above
- 1 ¼ cups Coriander tightly packed (about 1 medium size bunch, fresh leaves and stems, aka cilantro
- ¼ cup basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese or parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic medium clove
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth paste forms.
- Add mayonnaise and blend until homogenous.
- Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid and season to taste with salt and pepper. Unused sauce can be stored in a covered container for up to 1 week
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 161 tablespoon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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