Peruvian Aji Sauce

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1/4 head of lettuce, torn into pieces (iceberg is fine, romaine is better)
3 jalapeno chiles, seeds and veins removed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
5 green onions
1/2 bunch of cilantro leaves (try to avoid stems)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. It should come out bright green in color.

This makes a nice spread for bread, as a sauce for steak or tacos, or as a dip for chips.

From grouprecipes.com