Homemade Aji Amarillo Paste Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 aji amarillo peppers

  chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion

  (optional)
• 1 garlic clove

  chopped (optional)
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

  (or more as desired)

Instructions

• 1 Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot. Add the aji amarillo chilies and
  simmer for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and peel if desired.
• 2 Add the chilies to a blender or food processor with onion, garlic, salt, and
  oil. Process to form a chili paste. Add more oil or water while the processor is
  running to achieve a smoother paste, if desired.
• 3 Adjust for salt and pepper and serve!

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