Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Peruvian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Peruvian Green Sauce (or Aji Verde) is a spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture. It's an amazing dipping sauce, spread or dressing.

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Equipment

Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

3 jalapeños seeded, ribs removed and roughly chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions chopped (green parts only)
2 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

How to store it

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Tips and substitutions

You can leave the mayo out of the green sauce. Just use more Greek yogurt in its place or swap in some sour cream or Mexican crema.
If you really like spice, substitute the jalapenos in the green sauce for serrano peppers.
If the green sauce is too spicy, use only 1 or 2 jalapenos and make sure to remove the seeds and veins from inside the pepper first.
Make the green sauce with aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) paste instead of jalapenos for a more authentic flavor.

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