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aji verde sauce recipe authentic Peruvian green sauce pollo a la brasa

Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)

By Kimberly Killebrew
The famous aji verde sauce that comes standard at every Peruvian restaurant.
4.91 from 22 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green jalapeno peppers , seeded
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1 green onion , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons huacatay paste
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Cotija, Queso Fresco, or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste. Keep refrigerated for up to a week.
    Makes about 3/4 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Peruvian
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