HOT AJI SALSA

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Make and share this Hot Aji Salsa recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 'aji mirasol' chilies or 3 diced 'aji amarillo' chilies, stems removed (or substitute 3 dried red New Mexican chiles)
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
8 saltine crackers, crushed
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 3/4 cup muenster cheese
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juice of
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the chiles, onion and garlic in a tablespoon of the oil until soft.
  • Place in a blender or food processor along with the peanuts, crackers, cheese, milk and cilantro and puree until smooth.
  • Add the lemon juice and, with the machine running, add the oil a little at a time until the sauce is the desired consistency.
  • Heat before serving, and store any extra in the refrigerator.
  • Note: Using saltine crackers to thicken a sauce is unusual but not uncommon in Peru.
  • This all-purpose sauce can be served with potatoes, french fries, corn chips, fried foods, seafood, steaks or anything else imaginable.
  • The more you add, the hotter it gets and the BETTER it tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.6, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 993.1, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 34.4

kamal sarker
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This salsa is a must-try! It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


Lord Manfia
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This salsa is amazing! I love the combination of the spicy peppers, the cilantro, and the lime juice.


Omar Johnson
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I've tried a lot of salsas, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat.


Yareli
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This salsa is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.


alex ball
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I love this salsa! It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


mim thebe
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this salsa is the exception. It's the perfect balance of heat and flavor.


Salman Manihar
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This salsa is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the roasted peppers.


Vana Mcnair
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I've been making this salsa for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect salsa for any occasion.


Waheeda Buwembo
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This salsa is amazing! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and that it's so easy to make.


Daria nituica
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I made this salsa for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients.


Hafiz Abdullah
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This salsa is delicious! I love the fresh, bright flavors. It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


White Stone
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I love this salsa! It's the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I especially love the smokiness from the roasted peppers. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.


Trayray
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This is my new favorite salsa! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the spicy peppers, the cilantro, and the lime juice. I've been putting it on everything from tacos to eggs.


alizay siyal
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I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like spicy food. I think the key is using fresh ingredients and not overdoing it on the heat.


Strh_SAvage23
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This salsa is incredible! The flavors are so bright and fresh, and the heat is just right. I love that it's not too spicy, so I can really enjoy the other flavors. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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