A pleasing balance of creaminess and acidity, this recipe for crema de aji uses our Aji Amarillo Chile Powder for the perfect amount of spicy heat. An incredibly versatile sauce, crema de aji is delicious with everything from potatoes and artichokes to fish and chicken.
Prep time: 0 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients
Makes about 1-1/2 cups
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1/4 Cup Olive Oil
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1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
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1/4 Cup Sour Cream
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1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced (white and light green parts only)
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1 Small Clove Garlic, minced
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3 Tablespoons Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
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1 Tablespoon Ketchup
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1/3 Cup Aji Amarillo Chile Powder
Directions
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Place olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, onions, garlic, lime juice and ketchup in food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Add Aji Amarillo Chile Powder, and process until blended.
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Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: Sauce tastes best after sitting for 24 hours in refrigerator.