By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 29, 2017
Peruvian Green Sauce ( Aji Sauce ) is our go-to sauce for anything and everything. We love this Peruvian Green Sauce Recipe on chicken, steak, grilled veggies, salad, and more. SO DARN GOOD. Aji Verde (Green Sauce) is loaded with jalapenos, basil, parmesan, ginger, honey, garlic, lime, and more!
Easy Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde Sauce)
This Peruvian Green Sauce Recipe is one of my favorite things I’ve tasted in life…EVER! If something is green and delicious, odds are it’s in this Aji Verde Sauce (well, except for avocados…but you could probably add those in too!).
The Aji Sauce has a little heat from jalapenos, a little creaminess from mayo or yogurt, and some fresh earthy goodness from cilantro and basil. Add in the brightness from lime, some sweetness from honey, and of course some garlic because every good aji sauce needs garlic! I’m obsessed with this Peruvian Green Sauce and love it on everything from potatoes to chicken to steak to salad. So much to love!
This Peruvian Green Sauce goes with EVERYTHING. Try out this Aji Verde Sauce on your next dish!
Peruvian Green Sauce, Aji Verde, Aji Sauce…
Whatever you call it, this Aji Verde Sauce is incredible!
We first fell in love with this Peruvian Green Sauce when making this Peruvian Chicken Recipe and haven’t looked back. Since then I’ve used this Aji Verde so many times. Two of my favorites ways to use this Aji sauce is as a dipping sauce for our Guacamole Egg Rolls and also our Green Chile Cheesy Bean Taquitos .
Of course it’s AMAZING on the Peruvian Chicken (and so pretty too) but it’s just so darn good on anything and everything else. If I felt like it was acceptable to eat Aji Sauce as a soup, I seriously just might.
What to eat with Aji Verde Sauce
If I haven’t made it clear already, this Peruvian Green Sauce goes with literally everything. Drizzle it on one of these chicken recipes or eat it with tacos.
Try these recipes and add on LOTS of Aji Sauce:
- Chicken Tacos
- Oven Fried Chicken
- Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
- Cod Fish Tacos
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
The sky is the limit with this delectable green sauce!
This Peruvian Green Sauce is tailor made for serving with chicken, beef, roasted veggies, and more. The sky is the limit! Be sure to hop over to Simply Sated to see Mom’s famous Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce . You won’t regret it.
If you loved this Peruvian Green Sauce, here are a few other things to try:
- Mexican Corn on the Cob
- Easy Queso Recipe
- Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
See the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Peruvian Green Sauce. Enjoy!
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- ▢ 3 jalapenos – white ribs and seeds removed if more heat is desired, don’t remove the white ribs and seeds
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Aji Amarillo paste optional
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups fresh cilantro, tightly packed; longer stems removed and roughly chopped
- ▢ ¼ cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- ▢ 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ Fresh juice from 1 lime juice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon canola oil **see note
- ▢ ½ cup real mayonnaise NOT Miracle Whip
- ▢ Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in a blender or food processor. **see note.
- Blend on HIGH until smooth..
- Add mayonnaise and blend until completely incorporated.
- Season to taste with salt & freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer to jar or container with a tight fitting lid.
- Sauce will keep, refrigerated, up to one week.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde Sauce)
Ingredients
- 3 jalapenos – white ribs and seeds removed if more heat is desired, don’t remove the white ribs and seeds
- 1 tablespoon Aji Amarillo paste optional
- 1 ¼ cups fresh cilantro, tightly packed; longer stems removed and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Fresh juice from 1 lime juice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil **see note
- ½ cup real mayonnaise NOT Miracle Whip
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in a blender or food processor. **see note.
- Blend on HIGH until smooth..
- Add mayonnaise and blend until completely incorporated.
- Season to taste with salt & freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer to jar or container with a tight fitting lid.
- Sauce will keep, refrigerated, up to one week.
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
