Peruvian Green Sauce is good My Easy Aji Verde Family

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (stems mostly removed) — about 20–30 g
• 1 small jalapeño (stem removed; seeded for mild, leave seeds for more heat) — about 15–20 g
• OR 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (15–20 g) in place of or with jalapeño
• 1–2 garlic cloves, peeled (6–10 g)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml / ~115 g) — use regular or light
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120 ml / ~120 g) — or sour cream for richer flavor
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30 ml) — about 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled queso fresco (10–15 g) — optional but recommended
• 1–2 teaspoons kosher salt (5–10 g), to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• 2–4 tablespoons cold water (30–60 ml) to thin, as needed