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Aji Verde Sauce

You will want to top, dip and smother everything you can find in this spicy, salty Peruvian green sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 12 tablespoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 jalapenos, ribbed and seeded to taste
  • 1 cup cilantro stems and leaves
  • 2 tbsp cotija cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. I highly recommend the NutriBullet Pro Plus for small batch sauces like this one.
  • Taste and add more salt/pepper as needed.
  • Serve chilled or room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week
Keyword aji verde, dip, green sauce, peruvian sauce, sauce