Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

jalapenos – white ribs and seeds removed (if more heat is desired, don’t remove the white ribs and seeds)

1 tbsp

Aji Amarillo paste (optional)

1 1/4 cups

fresh cilantro, tightly packed; longer stems removed and roughly chopped

1/4 cup

fresh basil leaves (tightly packed)

3 tbsp

grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp

ginger paste

1 tbsp

honey

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

Fresh juice from 1 lime juice

1 tbsp

canola oil **see note

1/2 cup

real mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)

Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)