Appies

Aji Blueberry Salsa

Ingredients:

  • -2-3 tbsp Aji Chunky Chili Sauce, heat level of your choice
  • -1 – 2 cups blueberries
  • -2 tbsp minced red onion
  • -3 tbsp monced yellow bell pepper and red bell pepper

-1 tbsp chopped basil

Prep time: 2 minutes

-½ tsp koji salt

Instructions:

  • -Lightly mash blueberries.
  • -Combine all ingredients.
  • -Let rest for 5 minutes.

Aji Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

  • -1 bottle of Ají Honey Garlic for sweet and savory wings
  • - add 1-4 tbsp. of the BURN, to taste, if you want them hotter; or
  • - add 1 -2 tbsp. of the Smokin’ Habanero, to taste, for an extreme hot and smoky flavour.
  • -2 kg of chicken wings

Instructions:

  • -Marinade chicken wings, puncturing with a fork to allow the Aji to get into the chicken.
  • -Arrange wings in a lightly coated roasting pan (deep enough to hold all your wings and marinade)
  • -Broil for 15-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • -Rotate wings often for even crispiness.

** Set rack on the 2nd from the top level to avoid quick burning.

Aji Meatballs

Ingredients:

  • -2/3 cup of either Aji Original Mild / Medium Hot Chunky Chili Sauce or Hot Sauce
  • -1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
  • -1 cup dry breadcrumbs (can use gluten free)
  • -2 eggs

Instructions:

  • -Combine ingredients into small-medium sized balls.
  • -Fry until exterior is crispy.
  • -Simmer on low until cooked to internal temperature of 165 F.
  • -Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime.
  • -Serve warm.

Variation:

  • -1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • -1 cup dry bread crumbs (can use gluten free)
  • -2 eggs
  • -2/3 cup Aji Honey Garlic Sauce

Aji Salty Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • -Aji Guacamole or Aji Mayo
  • -Baby / nugget potatoes
  • -Salt- Water

Instructions:

  • -Add enough water to be two inches above your potatoes in the pot.
  • -Bring water to a boil until you can easily put a fork or a knife through your 'taters.
  • -Strain the water.
  • -Add enough salt to lightly coat your potatoes.
  • -Allow them to dry - then serve.

For consumption, we highly recommend breaking them in half and adding our Aji Guac or Aji Mayo!

Aji Egg Salad

Ingredients:

  • -Aji Chunky Chili Sauce or Hot Sauce
  • * choose your heat preference: Original Mild, Medium Hot, Burn, or Smokin' Habanero!
  • -Eggs (as many as you desire)
  • -Mayo (or vegenaise)
  • -Celery *optional
  • Water

Instructions:

  • -Fill a pot with enough water to fully cover your eggs (but don't add them yet!)
  • -Bring the water to a boil and gently add your eggs.
  • - If you would like your eggs soft, boil for 6 1/2 minutes
  • - If you would like hard eggs boil for 8 1/2 minutes
  • -Drain the water and immediately rinse with cold water for 1 minute.
  • -Peel your eggs and mash them in with your preferred quantity of mayonnaise.
  • -Add your chosen Aji to taste.

For consumption, we recommend this on crackers for your guests or on toast for a quick breakfast!

Aji Avocado & Citrus Salad

Ingredients:

  • -1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • -2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • -2 tbsp Aji honey garlic
  • -1 Avocado
  • -2 Oranges
  • -Pinch of salt to taste

Dressing:

-Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Aji honey garlic, and salt. Let the mixture rest for 5 mins to allow the flavours to mingle.

Salad:

  • -Peel oranges with a knife, removing the bitter white pith. Slice into rounds.
  • -Cut the avocado in half and remove pit. Slice in the skin, then remove carefully so the slices stay intact.
  • -Alternate slices of orange and avocado on plate and drizzle with dressing.

Aji Black Bean Salad

  • Prep: 20 minutes.
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes.
  • Servings: 2-3.

    • Ingredients:

    • -¼ cup Aji Medium Hot Chunky Chili Sauce (or to taste)
    • -1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
    • -4 Roma or Italian plum tomatoes, diced
    • -2 cloves of garlic, crushed
    • -¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • -¼ cup snipped green onion
    • -½ cup chopped sweet red pepper

    Instructions:

    • -Gently toss all ingredients together and serve on its own or as a side

    Aji Brie Cheese with Cranberries

    • Prep: 30 minutes.
    • Cooking Time: 10 minutes.
    • Servings: 4.

    Ingredients:

    • -1 Brie Cheese
    • -1/2 cup of Aji Honey Garlic or Aji Mild
    • -1/2 can of chunky cranberry sauce

    Instructions:

    • -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • -Place the brie cheese on baking sheet covered with parchment paper
    • -Mix cranberry sauce with Aji Honey Garlic sauce, or if you prefer less sweet just use Aji mild.
    • -Pour mix over the brie cheese
    • -Bake for 5-7 minutes
    • -Carefully remove from the baking sheet and place on a serving platter, surround with preferred crackers.

    Aji Caesars

    • Prep: 2 minutes.
    • Cooking Time: 5 minutes.
    • Servings: 4.

    Ingredients:

    • -3 oz of Clamato juice.
    • -1 to 2 oz of Vodka
    • -Worcestershire sauce to taste
    • -1 tbsp Any of our Aji Chunky Chili Sauces (depending on desired spice)
    • -Fresh Lime
    • -Celery Salt on a plate (to coat the rim of the glass)
    • -Ice (optional)
    • -Garnishes of choice

    Instructions:

    • -Rub lime around the rim
    • -Press into celery salt prepped on a plate
    • -Add Ice, Vodka, and Clamato juice
    • -To taste add the worcestershire and Aji
    • -Top off with garnish of your choice and enjoy!

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