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Aji Verde

The green sauce found on nearly every table in Peru, blending cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and cheese into something creamy enough for fries and bold enough for grilled meat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cilantro blanched
  • 2 jalapeños seeded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Blanch the cilantro in boiling water for 10 seconds, then transfer immediately to ice water. Drain well.
  • Combine the cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, queso fresco, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Taste and adjust salt and lime.
  • Chill at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 90kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g
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