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Peruvian Yellow Pepper Sauce (Aji Amarillo)

Here's how you make Peruvian Yellow Pepper Sauce (Aji Amarillo)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 35m
  • Cook: 0m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper
  • 2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (white and green part)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar (distilled white vinegar or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat grill to high.

  • Step 2: Place pepper on grate and grill until black on all sides, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • Step 3: Transfer to a plate and let cool.

  • Step 4: Scrape off the burnt skin. It's okay if you don't get all of it.

  • Step 5: Stem and seed the pepper, and cut into 1" pieces.

  • Step 6: Place pieces in a food processor or blender.

  • Step 7: Add all remaining ingredients.

  • Step 8: Puree to a smooth paste.

  • Step 9: You should be able to pour the sauce. If it is too thick to pour, mix in a little water.

  • Step 10: Serve at room temperature.

  • Step 11: Can be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.


We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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