Peruvian-Style Green Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 small limes)
• 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, trimmed, leaves and stems coarsely chopped (about 2 packed cups)
• 1 medium garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 5 scallions, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon ajî Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chile) paste or 1 tablespoon seeded and coarsely chopped serrano or jalapeño chile
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions Checklist

1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Process on low, gradually increasing speed, until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and chill sauce at least 1 hour before serving. (This allows flavors to meld and mellow out.) Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.