Aji Verde Peruvian Green Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy, zesty Peruvian green sauce with fresh herbs, jalapeños, and lime. Great for drizzling or dipping.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
2 jalapeño peppers, deseeded for mildness
02 -
1 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
03 -
2 green onions, green parts only
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3 cloves garlic
→ Emulsifiers and Flavorings
05 -
120 ml mayonnaise
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60 ml queso fresco, crumbled
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15 ml fresh lime juice
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5 ml white vinegar
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2.5 ml adobo seasoning
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15 ml olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
Place jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, queso fresco, lime juice, white vinegar, adobo seasoning, and olive oil in a blender or food processor.
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Blend the mixture until it becomes a mostly smooth, cohesive sauce with slight texture from the herbs.
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Taste and adjust with additional salt, lime juice, or adobo seasoning as desired.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and present with Peruvian roasted chicken, French fries, rice, or vegetables.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
Deseed jalapeños to control heat; leaving seeds will yield a spicier sauce.
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Aji Verde is best refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.