This is a recipe developed by Theresa, one of the owners at the store. It’s a Colombian or Peruvian sauce or salsa pronounced “ah-hee”. From the ingredient listing it sounds like it would be extremely spicy, but amazingly, it’s not, and is absolutely fabulous on watermelon, grilled veggies, and even chicken or fish.
INGREDIENTS:
10 Jalapeno peppers, seeds and membrane removed
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups chopped green onion, white and light green only
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1 large clove of crushed garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. honey
DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Process ingredients for 1 to 2 minutes. Aji will be slightly chunky. Refrigerate at least 12 hours for ingredient flavors to blend. Add water if desired for a thinner consistency.
This is a wonderful, fresh tasting condiment for a variety of foods, or even just for dipping with bread or chips.