Description
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian green sauce known as Aji Verde, made with fresh cilantro, mint, jalapeno, and Aji Amarillo paste. This creamy and zesty sauce is perfect as a dip for chips, fried plantains, or as a condiment for grilled chicken.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded)
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese (or Parmesan)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo Paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cilantro: Break the bottom half of the stems off the cilantro and discard. This helps reduce any bitterness and ensures a fresh flavor in the sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cilantro, fresh mint leaves, garlic cloves, seeded jalapeno, low-fat mayonnaise, grated cotija cheese, water, Aji Amarillo Paste, fresh lime juice, and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
- Puree: Lock the lid into place on the food processor and puree the mixture until it is very smooth and creamy, ensuring all flavors are blended thoroughly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and add additional salt if needed to balance the flavors.
- Chill: Cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve. It is best used within one week for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Aji Verde is a simple and fresh Peruvian green sauce that brightens up any dish.
- Fantastic accompaniment for chips, fried plantains, and grilled chicken.
- Using low-fat mayonnaise helps keep the sauce lighter without sacrificing creaminess.
- Aji Amarillo paste can be found in Latin American markets or online for authentic flavor.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 17 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
