Peruvian Aji Salsa Verde Recipes

AJI VERDE (PERUVIAN GREEN CHILI SAUCE)

Make and share this Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Chili Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karina A

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Some recipes call for cilantro leaves only, but I threw in the stems as well to add some liquid to the sauce. I know cilantro is an acquired taste, so substitute with iceberg or romaine lettuce if you want a neutral taste but want to retain the green color.
Halve and de-seed the chili peppers. Make sure you wear gloves or thoroughly wash your hands afterward. And don't rub your eyes!
Puree all the ingredients in a blender, food processor, or hand immersion blender. It's like making pesto, start with the basic portions and adjust according to your taste. What worked for me was roughly those amounts. Add mayonnaise for creaminess. You can add water too if the sauce appears too thick. I've seen some recipes that called for white cheese or nuts, but felt those were too strong in taste since the versions of aji sauce that I've liked were light in flavor, with just an undertone of spiciness.
Serve with bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.9, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 1181.2, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 1.2

Ingredients

1 bunch cilantro
3 jalapenos
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt, to start
1/4 cup olive oil, to start
mayonnaise, about 3 tblsp to start (Substitute with oil and blend until it becomes creamy if you want to keep this more authentic.)
1/4 cup water
fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar

PERUVIAN AJI VERDE

Spicy Peruvian green sauce. Good for 2 weeks in the fridge.

Provided by Nancy Vargas

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Blend cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor or blender. Blend in more mayonnaise or oil to adjust thickness if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 110.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh cilantro with stems
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, or more to taste
1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

PERUVIAN AJI-STYLE SAUCE

I got this recipe from a restaurant in California 10 years ago. It's been a staple in my refrigerator ever since. It's excellent with rotisserie chicken. You can lower the calories if you stream in olive oil in replace of the mayo.

Provided by Dorothy

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Place romaine lettuce, cilantro, green onions, mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, and black pepper into a blender; blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, stem-end trimmed and discarded
½ bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
5 green onions
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 clove garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste