Peruvian Quinoa Shrimp Chicharrones with Green Aji Sauce | The Whole Grains Council

Ingredients

• 1 large jalapeño, seeded
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch cilantro, cleaned and stemmed (2 cups leaves)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
• 16 jumbo shrimp or prawns, tails on, deveined
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ cup white whole wheat flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten