Ají De Chile - Peruvian

Name: Ají De Chile - Peruvian
Ingredients: olive oil; 1/2 chopped onion; 5-6 cloves garlic chopped; 3 fresh jalapenos; 3 chile de arbol, chopped; salt; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons water; juice from lemon; optional: cottage cheese or walnuts (to cut the spiciness).

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Ingredients

olive oil
1/2 chopped onion
5-6 cloves garlic chopped
3 fresh jalapenos
3 chile de arbol, chopped
salt
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons water
juice from lemon
optional: cottage cheese or walnuts (to cut the spiciness).

Directions

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