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Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce Recipe
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Peruvian Ají Verde Sauce

This Peruvian aji verde recipe is rich and creamy with whipped feta cheese, aji amarillo chilies, and lots of green herbs, the perfect dipping sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Peruvian
Keyword: aji amarillo, feta cheese, jalapeno
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 59kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or use 4 pureed aji amarillo peppers, or 3-4 jalapenos, or other green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons huacatay paste sub in extra fresh chopped cilantro if needed
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese you can sub in queso blanco or grated parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cups finely chopped cilantro 1 small bunch

Instructions

  • Add the mayo, aji amarillo paste, huacatay paste, shallow, garlic, vinegar, and lemon juice to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the feta cheese and cilantro. Process for several minutes until smooth and well combined.
  • Adjust for salt and serve.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg