Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa Recette

This bright green Aji Criollo salsa explodes with fresh flavor! A zesty, vibrant alternative to chimichurri, it's made with fiery aji peppers (adjust to your spice level!), fragrant cilantro, and mild scallions. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping grilled meats, or adding a kick to your favorite South American dishes like empanadas and roasted vegetables. This easy 10-minute recipe is inspired by about.com's South American cuisine.

Préparation 10 min

Cuisson 10 min

Calories 710.1 kcal

Protéines 5g

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa

1 cup cilantro
1/2 cup green onions (scallions)
juice of 1/2 lime
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-2 aji peppers, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste

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Comment préparer Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa

Wash and thoroughly dry 1 cup of cilantro.
Separate cilantro leaves from stems; discard stems. Add leaves to a food processor.
Finely chop 1/2 cup green onions (scallions) and add to the food processor with the cilantro.
Pulse the cilantro and green onions in short bursts until coarsely chopped.
Mince 1-2 aji peppers (remove stems and seeds for less heat). Start with 1 and add more to taste.
Add minced aji pepper to the food processor, pulsing after each addition until you reach your desired level of spiciness.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and the juice of 1/2 lime.
Whisk in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
Gently stir the processed cilantro, green onion, and aji pepper mixture into the oil and lime juice mixture.
Season with salt to taste. Add more lime juice if needed for extra brightness.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

49g

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa ?

Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa prend environ 20 minutes du début à la fin — environ 10 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa ?

Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa contient environ 710.1 calories par portion, avec environ 5 g de protéines, 6 g de glucides et 111 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa sont Cilantro, Green Onions, Lime, Vinegar, Green Chili Pepper, Olive Oil. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.