Description
Aji Verde is a spicy, creamy Peruvian green sauce made with fresh herbs, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and mayonnaise — perfect as a dip, spread, or drizzle over grilled meats and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded (or leave seeds for extra heat)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional but traditional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, and Parmesan in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Taste and season with salt as desired. Add more lime juice for extra tang or an additional jalapeño for more heat.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use huacatay (Peruvian black mint) instead of or in addition to cilantro for a more authentic flavor if available.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Pairs well with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fries, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 6mg