Aji Verde Peruvian Green Chili Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Aji Verde Peruvian Green Chili Sauce! A recipe courtesy of Wandering Chopsticks, this authentic sauce bursts with fresh cilantro, fiery green chilies, and zesty lime. Perfect for grilling, marinades, tacos, or as a dipping sauce, this 20-minute recipe is a flavor explosion you won't want to miss. Elevate your Peruvian cooking today!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 500.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aji Verde Peruvian Green Chili Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 - 3 jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon aji amarillo paste (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese (or feta cheese) (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

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How to Make Aji Verde Peruvian Green Chili Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  2. Process until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. You can add more lime juice for acidity, more cilantro for freshness, or more chilies for heat.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

37g

Carbs

1g