Aji Amarillo Sauce is a staple ingredient for Peruvian cooking.
I use this sauce on EVERYTHING… you name it, it goes well with it.
Aji Amarillo sauce can be found at your local Latin/Mexican market. This chili-based sauce has medium heat and packs on a massive flavor-punch to anything you add it to.
Aji Amarillo Sauce
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Aji Amarillo Sauce is a staple ingredient for Peruvian cooking. I use this sauce on EVERYTHING... you name it, it goes well with it.
Serves: about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Aji Amarillo Paste
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Queso Fresco or Cojita, finely crumbled
- 1 tsp. Ketchup
- Juice of 1 Lime (about 3 tbsp.)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a medium sized bowl until well combined. Add salt, taste, and adjust per your personal preferences. Serve immediately.
- Refrigerate any leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Mix together before serving again.
NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:
- You can substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream… or do a mix of whichever you prefer.
- This goes especially well with potatoes, chicken, and grilled vegetables.
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