Green Peruvian Dipping Sauce (aka Aji Amarillo Sauce) Recipe

Name: Green Peruvian Dipping Sauce (aka Aji Amarillo Sauce) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 fresh jalapeños, including seeds and ribs, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon aji Amarillo paste (see note); 1 cup freshly picked cilantro leaves and small stems; 2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese or Parmesan cheese; 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon juice from 1 lime; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Serves: 8 servings

Makes: 1 cup

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2 fresh jalapeños, including seeds and ribs, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (see notes)
1 cup freshly picked cilantro leaves and small stems
2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese or Parmesan cheese
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon juice from 1 lime
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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)
118	Calories
12g	Fat
1g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
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.