PEANUT SAUCE

Ingredients :

12 ají amarillo fresco / fresh yellow aji (chili)

1 ½ tablespoons, sugar

4 oz (120 g) toasted peanuts

7 oz (200 g) fresh white cheese (cottage cheese or ricotta)

Salt

Pepper

6- 8 tablespoons, evaporated milk

½ cup oil, approximately

Preparation:

Clean and rinse aji, removing seeds. Place ají in a saucepan with water and sugar, and boil for 8 minutes. Drain.

Place ají in a blender or processor together with the peanuts, cheese, milk, salt and pepper. With blender or processor running, gradually add oil until the desired thickness is obtained. Correct seasoning.

Yields: 1 ½ cup approximately

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