Pregnancy Friendly Peruvian Aji Amarillo Marinade
Total time10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the aji amarillo paste, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and fully emulsified.
- 2
Taste and stir in the honey, if using, to balance the heat and acidity.
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