Aji Verde

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup AlaCena Mayonnaise
2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, mostly leaves but small stems are ok (from 1 big bunch of cilantro or 1 ½ medium)
2 medium jalapeños, seeds & membranes removed but reserved, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped (substitute with Inca’s Food Garlic Paste)
1/3 cup (1 ounce) grated Cotija or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

PREPARATION

STEP 1
In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until the cilantro has broken into very tiny pieces and the sauce is green and mostly smooth (no matter how long you blend it, it will still have some texture to it). Taste, and adjust if necessary. This sauce is intentionally bold and spicy however, if the flavor is too overwhelming, blend in 1 tablespoon of olive oil while running the food processor.

STEP 2
If it’s not spicy enough, add some of the reserved jalapeño seeds and blend again. Still not enough zip, add another tablespoon of lime juice and/or a pinch of salt.

STEP 3
Aji verde keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 1 week.

Adapted from: https://cookieandkate.com/aji-verde-recipe/