Name: Ají Amarillo Sauce (Peruvian Yellow Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 bulb garlic (roasted OR); 1-2 cloves fresh garlic (minced); 1 small shallot (cut in a few pieces); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1-2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste (see FAQ); 2 ounces queso fresco (cubed); 1 teaspoon tomato paste (or ketchup); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1-2 limes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; sea salt and pepper (to taste)

An addictive, creamy Peruvian ají pepper sauce with ají amarillo paste, plain yogurt, and garlic...

Ají Amarillo Sauce (Peruvian Yellow Sauce)

garlic (roasted OR)

garlic

shallot

plain Greek yogurt

ají amarillo paste (see FAQ)

queso fresco (cubed)

tomato paste (or ketchup)

lime juice (1-2 limes)

olive oil

sea salt and pepper (to taste)

NOTE: If roasting garlic, get it started. If using fresh minced garlic, add with the other ingredients. Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.

process

Pulse/process until the sauce is creamy smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Ají Amarillo Sauce (Peruvian Yellow Sauce)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients

Instructions

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