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Peruvian Aji Sauce

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"After eating at many a Peruvian restaurant, I became hooked on the green dipping sauce. Here now is SoCalTed's Peruvian Aji Sauce!" — SOCALTED

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup mayonnaise

3 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 cup white bread cubes without crusts

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Directions

Remove the stems from your jalapenos. Using tongs, hold the peppers over a stove burner and rotate until roasted, about 1 minute. Delicious, but not necessary.
Slam your head of lettuce down on the counter stem side down. Pull on the stem to remove the heart and discard. Rip the head of lettuce apart - don't be gentle!
Place lettuce and one or two of the roasted jalapenos into a blender or large food processor. Blend on low speed until jalapenos are pleasantly ground up. Add the mayonnaise, and pulse until blended in. Gradually blend in bread cubes until you get a nice thick but still pourable consistency. If it gets too thick add more mayonnaise. Taste, and blend in more peppers if desired.
Put in a squeeze bottle and serve with your favorite dishes, like Saltado de Pollo, or simply dip your bread in it.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Wow! A hot sauce that is tasty and that I can control the heat! I tried the original recipe.. nice. The 2nd time I added 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 bunch cilantro.., great!. The 3rd time, with salt & cilantro, I streamed 1/4 cup olive oil into the blender INSTEAD of the mayo... Delish!!! --no mayo aftertaste, healthier and tastier-- it seems to bring out the flavor of the lettuce and cilantro. Update: This is my 5th try (you can tell I love this recipe) and I added 1/2 onion... OMG, how flavorful! That's it. I can not improve this further for my taste. A real winner!!!

—Arthur53

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 22, 2009

My boyfriend is peruvian and i have been in search for years for the magical table aji. Its not as easy as it seems. But with this if your looking for the extra something.. My man always tells me you have to add a little red onion and GARLIC... Hope it helps

—insatiable_lullaby

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Apr 28, 2007

I also added salt, pepper, and cilantro and it is great.. Has a very addictive flavor because of the Iceberg. I used a food processor the first time will use a blender the next.

—Justin

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Aug 30, 2010

I am Peruvian and I would really recommend if you can find a Latin store on your area (more than sure you're gonna find it), look for: AJI AMARILLO. That's our pepper and is amazing (just be sure to wash your hands really good before you think in touching your eyes)

—colecalita

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Jan 21, 2007

the sauce came out a little too bland so i tried adding about a table spoon of salt as well as some cilantro. this made the sauce a little more flavorful and everyone just enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

—Kay

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Oct 28, 2007

This recipe came out really great when I added a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup of my home made recaito. Thanks!

—Mares

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Jan 10, 2007

When I traveled to Cusco and Machu pichu I tasted this delicious dipping sauce,but I never could recreate it. This recipe is fabulous tasting and I intend to serve it with Saltado de Pollo on Valentines day!

—SenecaLake

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Aug 16, 2011

I made the green salsa,but I did not put any bread I added more fire! It was a succes ! A friend of mine tried it out (She is from Peru ) It did not believe it that I made it.beware it is so addictive!!! thank you!!!for the recipe.

—Lito

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Nutrition

Calories
125 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
5.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
123 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peruvian Aji Sauce

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 125
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 123mg 5 %
Potassium 114mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.