Aji Amarillo Sauce

Aji amarillo is a Peruvian yellow chili pepper with a fruity aroma and moderate heat that produces a beautiful golden sauce. You can buy the paste at Latin markets, specialty grocers, or online. Hungarian wax pepper makes a good substitute (or habanero if you want more spice).

Makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

2 shallots, peeled and minced

2 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons tomato paste

¼ cup aji amarillo paste (plus more to taste)

1 lemon, juiced

½ cup mayonnaise

METHOD

Saute the shallots and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the tomato and aji pastes and cook for 2 minutes.

Cool. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.

Whisk. Add the lemon juice and mayonnaise and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt.