Best 6 Aji Sauce Peruvian Yellow Recipes
Aji sauce, also known as salsa aji amarillo, is a vibrant and flavorful Peruvian sauce that adds a bright yellow hue and a rich, slightly spicy taste to a variety of dishes. Originating from the coastal regions of Peru, this versatile sauce is commonly served as an accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, or as a condiment for empanada fillings, sandwiches, and tamales. With its creamy texture and bold, savory flavor profile, aji sauce is a beloved culinary staple in Peruvian cuisine and is sure to add a burst of color and taste to any dish.
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SPICY AND VERSATILE AJI AMARILLO SAUCE
This creamy sauce with a spicy kick is made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco-it is a Peruvian staple.
Provided by Marian Blazes
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Add the chopped onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, queso fresco, aji amarillo paste or sautéed pepper, ketchup, and lime juice into a food processor or blender.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup (serves 8 to 10), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PERUVIAN AJI-STYLE SAUCE
I got this recipe from a restaurant in California 10 years ago. It's been a staple in my refrigerator ever since. It's excellent with rotisserie chicken. You can lower the calories if you stream in olive oil in replace of the mayo.
Provided by Dorothy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place romaine lettuce, cilantro, green onions, mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, and black pepper into a blender; blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
AJí AMARILLO SAUCE RECIPE
This unique pepper with a spicy but fruity flavour, is the most popular pepper in Peru, and used in popular recipes. Learn how to make Aji Amarillo Sauce.
Provided by Eat Peru
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small pot, add 3 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt and when it starts to boil, add the eggs and cook them for 10 minutes. Drain the hot water, and let them stand. When they are cold, remove the eggshell.
- For this step, you must wear gloves and mask because the ají amarillo is very spicy and tend to be irritating. First, cut the stem of the ají amarillo, discard them and then cut the ají amarillo in a transversal way. Remove the seeds with the help of a teaspoon, never with your fingers. Discard the seeds.
- Put the ají amarillo in water for a few minutes to lose excess spicy gas. Then, in a small pan, add the oil, garlic, ají amarillo and the whole bay leaf, stir them for a few minutes. When they are golden, remove them from the heat, and let them stand. Remove the bay leaf.
- In the blender, add roasted ají amarillo, eggs, mustard, vinegar, and milk cream. Blend a few minutes until you get a homogeneous mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, beat a few more seconds.
- This sauce can be used as a dip or as a side dish of meats. Store the sauce in a clean, dry glass container inside the refrigerator.
PERUVIAN AJI SAUCE
After eating at many a Peruvian restaurant, I became hooked on the green dipping sauce. Here now is SoCalTed's Peruvian Aji Sauce!
Provided by SOCALTED
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 123.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PERUVIAN AJI SAUCE
This is the bright green spicy sauce served in Peruvian restaurants that is delicious as a bread dip but can be used on meats or fish.
Provided by Cremon
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 10-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop everything up as needed to fit into a blender.
- Remove the thick stems from the Cilantro and Parsley bunches. Cut the hard stem/hearts out of the romaine lettuce.
- Combine ingredients in the blender and blend thoroughly until smooth. Add small amounts of water if it sticks and gets too thick to blend. It will be a bright teal to sea green in color when complete.
- Spread it on any kind of bread either by itself, or on top of butter, margarine or hydrolyzed vegetable oil spreads. It is very tasty and really wakes up bread or can be used as a dip with chips.
- Store up to a week in the refrigerator. This stuff is awesome but very perishable, so I would use it within 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 797.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.1
PERUVIAN YELLOW PEPPER SAUCE
Adapted from the Barbecue Bible Sauces Rubs and Marinades. This is an adaptation of Aji Amarillo Sauce with ingredients that may be a little easier to find. This is a good sauce to serve with grilled meat, poultry or seafood, or in recipes that call for Aji Amarillo Sauce. You can substitute additional vinegar for the lime juice.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high.
- Place pepper on grate and grill until black on all sides, 4-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Scrape off the burnt skin. It's okay if you don't get all of it.
- Stem and seed the pepper, and cut into 1" pieces.
- Place pieces in a food processor or blender.
- Add all remaining ingredients.
- Puree to a smooth paste.
- You should be able to pour the sauce. If it is too thick to pour, mix in a little water.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Can be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- When choosing peppers for your aji sauce, consider the level of spiciness you desire. Ají amarillo peppers have a mild to medium heat level, while rocoto peppers are much hotter. You can adjust the heat level of your sauce by using more or less peppers, or by removing the seeds from the peppers before blending.
- If you don't have access to fresh ají amarillo peppers, you can use frozen or dried peppers. Just be sure to rehydrate the dried peppers before using them.
- Aji sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Aji sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. Try it on chicken, fish, pork, or beef. It's also great as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips.
Conclusion:
Aji sauce is a delicious and versatile Peruvian condiment that is easy to make at home. With its bright yellow color and spicy flavor, aji sauce is sure to add a touch of excitement to any dish. So next time you're looking for a way to add some flavor to your meal, give aji sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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