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    Home » Cuisine » South America » Peruvian Green Sauce on Everything

    Peruvian Green Sauce on Everything

    Published: Sep 1, 2022 Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Lizzy

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    When your husband brings home a sample of a Peruvian Green Sauce in a small container for you to try, you know it must be love.

    sauce with open face sandwich

    For weeks I had to hear about this Green Sauce at the bagel shop on Brickell in Miami Florida. He was insane with it, so I finally made my way to this bagel shop on a weekend and had the "The Green Sauce" which is what Jeff my husband called it. OMG knocked me out of my seat, for one it's hot but then this fresh flavor of cilantro and a spicy kick of jalapeno open up and it's love at first bite. I ended up talking to the owner of the bagel shop and it was Peruvian Green Sauce that he made as a side sauce.

    Peruvian Green Sauce with a dipped spoon

    My husband was so happy when I took a bite, and his next words to me were, "Can you make some for me at home?" We moved shortly after that perfect bite to Washington DC and the green sauce had become a thing of the past.

    sauce with sandwiches

    It was only when I made some Stuffed Poblano Peppers that I thought of the green sauce once again. So I made a big jar of it and Jeff was in love once again with his Green Sauce. He managed to put it on everything he ate within three days. It's so easy to make with little effort but packs a lot of flavor into so many dishes. Here is my own version of a Peruvian Green Sauce recipe that is better known as the Aji Verde recipe.

    open face sandwich

    I made an open-face sandwich which was a slice of wheat bread, sauté zucchini and peppers, tomato, and mozzarella along with pastrami and let's not forget the olive on top. The green color of this sauce dresses up any quick meal. Then dripped the sauce in between, YUM!

    Contents hide
    1 Key Ingredients Needed For Peruvian Green Sauce
    2 Step By Step Instructions
    3 Lifestyle Diet
    4 Ways To Serve
    5 Tips And Tricks
    6 Frequently Asked Questions
    7 Recipes to Enjoy with Peruvian Green Sauce
    8 Peruvian Green Sauce

    Key Ingredients Needed For Peruvian Green Sauce

    You will need the following from the grocery store to make this big flavor Aji Verde sauce!

    • lime juice
    • jalapeño peppers
    • fresh cilantro
    • garlic clove
    • Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream or Mayo (whichever you prefer)

    Step By Step Instructions

    This hot sauce from Peru is perfect to top on meats, vegetables, or wraps and will add a big flavor to any dish.

    1. Slice the jalapeño peppers and remove the seeds unless you like it super hot!
    2. Put all ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender and puree together.
    3. Add salt or more lime if needed or if it's too thick add a little water or olive oil to make the consistency that is preferred.
    4. Can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Lifestyle Diet

    • Low-Carb: Yes
    • Gluten-Free: Yes
    • Vegetarian: Yes
    • Vegan: No but you can substitute the mayo for vegan mayo instead to enjoy.

    Ways To Serve

    My favorite ways of serving this sauce are to use it for simple dishes to add tons of flavor like potato wedges or make it a dipping sauce when I have carrots. I love it as a salad dressing or just on top of french fries. If you really want a fancy dish try this recipe for Peruvian Chicken.

    Tips And Tricks

    • If you like things really spicy, keep the seeds in the jalapeno peppers.
    • Add cotija cheese for extra flavor, I left it out to minimize the calories in the sauce.
    • Serve as a dip and crumble queso fresco or any salty cheese. I have gotten rave reviews when serving with a veggie platter.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make it ahead of time?
    This recipe does not take a long time to make, 5 minutes is all it took maybe 7 minutes to wash my fresh peppers and the bunch of cilantro from the farmers market that I bought.

    Storing the sauce?
    I store the Peruvian Green Sauce in an airtight container we kept it for 1 week without a problem. It has never lasted long and I have made it 3 times in a month.

    South America has a big influence on Florida cuisine with lots of culinary sense coming from Peruvian cuisine. I feel so lucky to live here so I can explore food from so many places. I hope you love this recipe as much as I enjoy eating it. See ya next time as my quest continues in search of the perfect bite!

    Recipes to Enjoy with Peruvian Green Sauce

    • Stuffed Poblano Peppers {Mexico}
    • Crepes Recipe Buckwheat Eggs & Kale
    • Green Chicken Enchilada from Mexico
    • Air Fryer Pumpkin French Fries {USA}

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    sauce with sandwiches

    Peruvian Green Sauce

    Lizzy Cascalheira
    A hot sauce from Peru that is perfect to top on meats, vegetables, or wraps. Will add big flavor to any dish.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
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    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Peruvian
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 791 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Food Processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 jalapenos remove seeds (for a hotter version you can leave some seeds)
    • 1 cup cilantro fresh
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 3 teaspoons lime juice
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the jalapeño peppers and remove the seeds unless you like it super hot!
    • Put all ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender and puree together.
    • Add salt or more lime if needed or if it's too thick add a little water to make the consistency that is preferred.
    • Drizzile on the dish and serve.

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    Notes

    • If you like things really spicy, keep the seeds in the jalapeno peppers.
    • Add cotija cheese for extra flavor, I left it out to minimize the calories in the sauce.
    • Serve as a dip and crumble queso fresco or any salty cheese.
    • I have served this to friends and gotten rave reviews when serving with a veggie platter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ozCalories: 791kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1303mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1463IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Tina

      September 01, 2022 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite sauce!

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      • Lizzy

        September 01, 2022 at 7:41 pm

        Hope you enjoyed it, oxox Lizzy

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