Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce

One of the things I miss about living in the city is the vast choices of restaurants. It was great being able to walk out our apartment door and have every possible cuisine only a few steps away. 

Pio Pio was a favorite "go-to" of ours. We would get the rotisserie chicken, bowl of rice and beans with the spicy green sauce on the side. Lot's of spicy green sauce. 

I have been craving that famous green sauce ever since we moved and finally decided to attempt to make it on my own. I don't know if it is quite as delicious as the famous Pio Pio but a good second place. You can pretty much dip anything in this stuff!

recipe below.

Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce 

Ingredients

1 heaping handful of cilantro
4 scallions 

2 jalapeños, seeded and diced

1 garlic clove, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt (you may want more after tasting it)
pinch of pepper

1/2 cup extra light olive oil

2 tablespoons mayonaise 

Directions

Roughly chop the cilantro and scallions and set aside. De-seed and chop the jalapeños. (make sure to wear gloves and throughly wash your hands after)

Throw all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until a smooth consistency. Taste as you may need to tweak and add some additional salt and pepper.