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Aji Amarillo Sauce Recipe
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Keyword:
aji amarillo, peruvian sauce
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
162
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
This Aji Amarillo Sauce is a spicy and versatile Peruvian condiment. Spicy yellow pepper paste is blended with creamy and tangy ingredients, leaving you with an outstanding dipping sauce, spread, or dressing.
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Equipment
Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
aji amarillo paste
1
small
shallot
minced
2
cloves
garlic
peeled
1/2
cup
mayonnaise
1/4
cup
Greek yogurt
or sour cream
1/4
cup
crumbled feta
ricotta, or queso fresco
1
Tablespoon
ketchup
or tomato paste
2
Tablespoons
lime juice
plus more to taste
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
How to Store:
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories:
162
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.03
g
|
Cholesterol:
14
mg
|
Sodium:
217
mg
|
Potassium:
70
mg
|
Fiber:
0.2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
65
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
47
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg