Sauce

Aji Amarillo Sauce

Name: Aji Amarillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: peruvian
Ingredients: 3 pcs aji amarillo pepper stemmed, seeded, roughly chopped; 0.5 pcs red onion roughly chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 0.5 cup raw cashew soaked in hot water for 15 minutes; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 pcs lime juiced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt

A vibrant and creamy Peruvian sauce made from fresh aji amarillo peppers. This vegan version uses cashews for richness, offering a spicy and flavorful condiment perfect for various dishes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 192 kcal

Allergen information: may contain tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

3 pcsaji amarillo pepper, stemmed, seeded, roughly chopped
0.5 pcsred onion, roughly chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 cupraw cashew, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
0.5 cupvegetable broth
0.5 pcslime, juiced
2 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspsalt

Equipment

pot · blender · knife · pan

The method

Step by step

1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
About 3 min
2
Add the aji amarillo peppers to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Blanching helps to mellow the heat and remove some bitterness from the peppers.
3
Drain the blanched peppers and rinse them under cold water.
About 1 min
4
Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
5
Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
About 4 min
6
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
7
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a blender.
8
Add the blanched aji amarillo peppers, soaked cashews (drained), vegetable broth, lime juice, and salt to the blender.
About 1 min
9
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Add a little more vegetable broth if the sauce is too thick.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 191.9kcal
Protein: 4.5g
Carbs: 11.9g
Fat: 15.2g
Fibre: 1.9g
Sugar: 3.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store the aji amarillo sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently warm on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to thin.