Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Creamy • Spicy • Fresh • Ready in 5 Minutes

Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) is a vibrant, creamy, and slightly spicy condiment made with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, lime, mayonnaise, and yogurt. This famous Peruvian sauce takes just minutes to blend and instantly elevates grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, sandwiches, tacos, and bowls.

A Sauce That Makes Everything Better

Some sauces quietly sit on the side of a plate… and others steal the entire show.

Aji Verde, Peru’s famous green sauce, absolutely belongs in the second category. Bright cilantro, fresh lime juice, creamy mayo, and spicy jalapeños come together to create a sauce that is bold, addictive, and unbelievably versatile.

This is the signature sauce served with Peru’s famous rotisserie chicken, but once you try it, you’ll quickly discover it works on almost everything — fries, grilled steak, roasted vegetables, tacos, sandwiches, and even rice bowls.

And the best part? You only need a blender and about five minutes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 5 minutes
• Bright, creamy, and perfectly spicy
• Works as dip, dressing, or sandwich spread
• Naturally gluten-free
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Easily adjustable spice level

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time	5 minutes
Cook Time	0 minutes
Total Time	5 minutes
Yield	About 1 cup
Category	Sauce / Condiment
Difficulty	Easy
Diet	Gluten-Free
Cuisine	Peruvian
Method	Blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (lightly packed)
• 2–3 jalapeños or 2–3 tbsp aji amarillo paste
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup yogurt (regular or coconut yogurt)
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ⅛–¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Add cilantro, jalapeños (or aji amarillo paste), garlic, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. If the sauce is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons olive oil and blend again.
4. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
5. For more heat, blend in another jalapeño or a bit more aji amarillo paste.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Variations

• Authentic Version: Use aji amarillo paste instead of jalapeños.
• Avocado Green Sauce: Blend in ½ avocado.
• Extra Creamy: Add queso fresco or feta.
• Mild Version: Remove jalapeño seeds.

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Best enjoyed within 3–4 days.
• Stir before serving if separation occurs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg.

Did You Try This Recipe?

Let me know in the comments how you used this sauce! Chicken? Fries? Tacos? I'd love to hear your favorite pairing.