Aji Verde

Peruvian style green sauce that makes a great condiment or dip

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Ingredients

1 bundle Cilantro bottom half of stems removed. Just take the whole bundle in your hand, and either cut or rip off the bottom half of the stems.
4 cloves Garlic
5 oz Queso Fresco
1 Large Lime (or two small limes) Juiced
2 Green Onions
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Aji Amarillo Paste (sauce) you can substitute 1 large jalapeno, but note that the flavor will be different. Remove the seeds before using.
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1 tbsp Olive Oil optional
2 tsp Huacatay Sauce optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend until super creamy.

Notes

This recipe makes enough to fill a Mason Jar. You can store it in the fridge, but it will firm up after being refrigerated for a while. You can put some in a bowl and let it come to room temperature if you will be serving it as a side to chicken.