
The Peruvian Aji Verde (Peruvian green table sauce) is life and can definitely be used as a salad dressing or with other dishes.
Recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum.
Red Curry Lentils Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 c. brown lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 TBSP red curry paste
- 1 TBSP sugar
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch knob of ginger, grated
- Shakes of cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 c. water
- 1 14 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 1 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
- 3/4 -1 c. coconut milk
Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 3 oz. queso fresco
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired
Directions:
- Red Curry Lentils: combine lentils through salt in your Instant Pot; Set to high pressure for 15 minutes; then quick release and add 3/4 – 1 c. coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Aji Verde Sauce: combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until everything is incorporated. Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired.
- Serve red curry lentils over rice and top with Peruvian Aji Verde sauce.
Red Curry Lentils with Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce – Instant Pot:

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