Aji Verde Peruvian Green Chili Sauce
Brighten up your meals with Aji Verde, the zesty and vibrant Peruvian green chili sauce that packs a flavorful punch! This creamy, herbaceous sauce combines fresh cilantro, zippy jalapeños, garlic, and lime juice with a rich base of mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese. For a true Peruvian twist, an optional spoonful of aji amarillo paste adds a subtle smoky heat. Perfect as a dipping sauce for empanadas, a drizzle over grilled chicken, or a bold dressing for salads, this versatile recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you love a bold kick or a mellow herbal tang, Aji Verde adds a burst of flavor to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 whole jalapeño peppers
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon aji amarillo paste (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cilantro thoroughly and roughly chop the leaves and tender stems to measure 1 cup.
Remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers. If you prefer a milder sauce, deseed the peppers as well. For more heat, leave the seeds in.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the optional aji amarillo paste for an extra layer of traditional Peruvian flavor, if available.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender or processor as needed.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning or lime juice as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, though it can be served immediately if needed.
Serve the Aji Verde as a dipping sauce, condiment, or dressing for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.8 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1928 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
