Ají Rojo

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh red pepper, veined and chopped (a mix of both hot and sweet, depending on your preference)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 teaspoons key lime juice (about 3 limes㢠worth)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced scallions or 1/4 cup green onion
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a blender or food processor, combine peppers, garlic, key lime juice, and olive oil. puree until smooth, adding just enough water (usually about 1/4 cup) to encourage blending.
• 2 transfer puree to a bowl and add cilantro, green onions, and salt and pepper. mix until incorporated.
• 3 serve with your next meal!
• 4 store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.