Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
The easiest recipe to make Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce) at home! Toss a few ingredients and fresh herbs into the blender and just blend until smooth. Serve with Pollo a la Brasa, French fries, rice, beans, and more!
Calories: 67kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 jalapeño peppers deseeded if preferred mild
- 1 cup cilantro leaves + stem roughly chopped (lightly packed)
- 2 green onions greens only
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon adobo seasoning such as Goya
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- COMBINE: Add the ingredients for the sauce in the food processor or a blender.
- PULSE: Pulse to help break down the cilantro and the other ingredients until it’s somewhat smooth.
- ADJUST: Taste and adjust with more seasonings as desired. Serve with homemade Peruvian Chicken or Lomo Saltado.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsps | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1g
