Ají Verde (Peruvian Green Chile Sauce)

 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse

3 T. minced fresh cilantro

2 T. grated cotija cheese

2 T. lime juice

1 T. jarred huacatay paste

1 garlic clove, minced

 

Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. about 1 minute. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)

 

 

Ají Amarillo (Peruvian Yellow Chile Sauce)

 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 T. aji amarillo paste

1 T. lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. jarred huacatay paste

 

Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)