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Aji verde sauce in a bowl with creamy green cilantro, jalapeño, and queso fresco texture

Aji Verde Sauce with Cilantro Queso Fresco and Lime

Aji verde sauce is a creamy green sauce with a fresh, vibrant texture and balanced cilantro, lime, and pepper flavor. This quick blended condiment is an easy way to add a bright finishing touch to meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 about servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 159
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 oz / 85 g queso fresco
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (for a mild sauce, remove the ribs and seeds – you can also use a serrano pepper)
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • juice of 1 lime
  • a pinch of salt, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend until the sauce is mostly smooth with a slight texture remaining, and it falls smoothly from a spoon.
  3. Serve the finished sauce with grilled meats and veggies, tacos, salads, bowls, or chips.

Notes

Blend the sauce to a smooth, spoon-dripping consistency while keeping a little texture from the ingredients.