Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
A spicy green sauce made up of mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, queso fresco, and lime juice.
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servings: 4
total time: 15 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, large stems removed
- 2 jalapenos, ends trimmed
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 ounces queso fresco
- 1 TBSP fresh lime juice
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Add the mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic ricotta, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt to a a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Taste sauce and season with additional salt & pepper if needed.
Notes
If you can't find queso fresco you can substitute whole milk ricotta cheese or a mild feta cheese.
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