Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa Recipe

Ingredients for Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa

• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/2 cup green onions (scallions)
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• Green Chili Pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste

How to Make Aji Criollo Green Aji Salsa

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