Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) Recipe
A simple recipe for Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) that is vegan adaptable - perfect for Peruvian style meals, burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, or with Peruvian chicken.
How to Make the Best Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
Aji Verde, or Peruvian Green Sauce, is one of those magical condiments that elevates everything it touches. This creamy, vibrant green sauce gets its signature flavor from fresh cilantro and a kick of heat from jalapeño or serrano peppers. It’s the perfect companion to Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, but don’t stop there—it’s equally delicious on tacos, burritos, grain bowls, or as a dipping sauce for crispy fries.
What makes this recipe special is its versatility. Traditional versions use mayonnaise for that rich, creamy base, but you can easily make it vegan by substituting soaked cashews blended with water. The result is just as silky and satisfying. The balance of tangy lime, aromatic garlic, and fresh cilantro creates a sauce that’s both refreshing and addictive.
This quick and easy recipe comes together in just minutes with a blender. Once you have a batch in your refrigerator, you’ll find yourself reaching for it constantly. It’s the kind of sauce that transforms a simple weeknight meal into something truly special.
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
A simple recipe for Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) that is vegan adaptable - perfect for Peruvian style meals, burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, or with Peruvian chicken.
Ingredients
Aji Verde
Instructions
Making the Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down sides if needed.
- Blend until creamy. Taste and adjust heat, salt, and lime to your liking. The sauce should be slightly salty.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For the vegan version, use 1/3 cup raw cashews blended with 1/3 cup water instead of mayo or sour cream.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño or serrano chili based on your heat preference - you can always add more.
- This sauce is delicious drizzled over grilled chicken, rice bowls, or used as a dipping sauce for empanadas.
