Description
Zesty Peruvian Aji Verde dances with bold cilantro and jalapeño flavors, creating a creamy green condiment that elevates any dish. Drizzle this tangy sauce over grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables for an instant flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco or grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather fresh jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, queso fresco, olive oil, lime juice, and salt in your blender.
- Pulse ingredients thoroughly, ensuring all components are evenly integrated and no large chunks remain.
- Stop blending periodically to scrape down the container walls, guaranteeing a consistent, silky texture.
- Sample the sauce, carefully balancing the flavor profile by incrementally adding more salt or citrus juice to achieve desired tanginess.
- Transfer the vibrant green sauce to an airtight container, which preserves its freshness and zesty character.
- Refrigerate immediately, where the condiment will maintain its robust flavor for approximately seven days.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir to reincorporate any natural separation that might occur during storage.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity, removing seeds for milder sauce or adding extra for spicier kick.
- Achieve ultra-smooth texture by blending ingredients on high speed for an extra 30-45 seconds, ensuring no chunky bits remain.
- Transform into a lighter version by substituting part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, reducing calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Extend storage life by adding a thin layer of olive oil on top before sealing container, which helps prevent discoloration and maintains fresh flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg