Green Peruvian Dipping Sauce (aka Aji Amarillo Sauce) Recipe
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Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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2 fresh jalapeños, including seeds and ribs, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (see notes)
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1 cup freshly picked cilantro leaves and small stems
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2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese or Parmesan cheese
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1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon juice from 1 lime
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Combine jalapeños, aji amarillo, cilantro, cotjia, garlic, oil, vinegar, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth paste forms. Add mayonnaise and blend until homogenous. Transfer to a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grilled chicken. Unused sauce can be stored in a covered container for up to 1 week
Notes
Aji amarillo paste is a hot yellow pepper paste from peru. It can be found in Latin specialty stores or ordered online. If unavailable, it can be omitted.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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118 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 118 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
Sodium 222mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 5mg | 26% |
Calcium 17mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 35mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |