This vibrant Peruvian hot sauce, gets its bright colour and unique flavour from ají amarillo peppers. This simple yet flavourful sauce blends perfectly with pollo a la brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken) and fries. Its creamy texture and mix of flavours make it a delicious complement to grilled meats as well.
The name “carretillero” refers to street vendors who traditionally offer this sauce alongside their meals.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of ají amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste). You could also use 8 jalapeno peppers.
- 1 small onion chopped in small dice
- 1 bunch of green onions chopped in 0.5 cm. (approximately 1/4 inch) pieces
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Juice of half a lime (optional)
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
Put the yellow chili paste, chopped onion and green onions, lime juice, oil and salt in a bowl and mix.
If you are using jalapeno peppers cut them in slices and put them in a blender (use seeded peppers if you want it less spicy). Add the oil and salt, and blend until it becomes a smooth paste (you may need more oil). Transfer the puree to a bowl. Add the lime juice, chopped onion and green onions, and mix.
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