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Aji Verde

Course Condiment
Cuisine Peruvian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Author Steve Martinho

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor or use a blender.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 large bunch Fresh cilantro, trimmed, leaves and stems coarsely chopped (about 2 packed cups)
  • 3 medium cloves medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ajî Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chile) paste or 1 tablespoon seeded and coarsely chopped jalapeño
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Cotia Cheese or Parmesan

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients besides mayonnaise in a food processor.
  • Pulse on low for about 1 minute.
  • Put your mayonnaise in.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Cover and chill sauce at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can find Ajî Amarillo at Supremo Food Market at 4301 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA. They have an impressive Central and South America section.