1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/4 cup mayonnaise)
1-2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste (see FAQ)
2 ounces queso fresco (cubed)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon tomato paste (or ketchup)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Categories
Salsas
Cuisine
Peruvian
Steps
NOTE: If roasting garlic, get it started. If using fresh minced garlic, add with the other ingredients. Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse/process until the sauce is creamy smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 35 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 2 g
Reviews
Mark on 2026-02-12 (5 stars): This sauce is good on just about anything. In Peru, they mostly put it on potatoes, and also recently started putting it on pasta. The flavors of this sauce make me think I'm back in Cusco.
Maddie on 2025-10-07 (4 stars): My sauce came out grainy. Is there anything I can do to make it more smooth?
