Description
Aji Verde is a vibrant and creamy Peruvian green sauce that combines fresh cilantro, jalapeño, queso fresco, and lime juice for a tangy, mildly spicy condiment perfect for grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, salads, or as a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 ounces queso fresco (a small chunk)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (for a mild sauce, remove ribs and seeds; serrano pepper can also be used)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lime
- A pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients ensuring the jalapeño is deseeded if you prefer a milder sauce. Wash the cilantro and peel the garlic cloves.
- Blend Ingredients: Place olive oil, mayonnaise, queso fresco, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt into a food processor or blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth with a slightly drippy consistency—no large chunks but still a bit of texture remains.
- Serve: Pour the sauce into a serving dish. Use immediately or refrigerate to enhance flavors. Excellent served with grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, salads, bowls, or as a dip for chips.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity or remove seeds to control spiciness.
- Queso fresco can be substituted with feta or cotija if unavailable.
- This sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute mayo with vegan mayo and queso fresco with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Keywords: Aji Verde,Peruvian green sauce,cilantro sauce,jalapeño sauce,grilled meats sauce,spicy mayo sauce
