Many grilled meats are served with a pepper sauce in Peru. Turkey goes perfectly with this slightly kicked up sauce. Fresh herbs and spices makes up a deep dark marinade that is a perfect contrast to the fresh tasting sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 3 to 12 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Yield: 3/4 cup (175 mL) sauce
3 tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp (5 mL) each ground cumin and paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 boneless skinless Ontario turkey breast, about 1 1/2 lb/750 g
Aji Sauce (hot pepper sauce):
1 cup (250 mL) fresh cilantro leaves
2 small mild serrano or 1 cubanelle pepper, seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 shallot, quartered
1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, oil, oregano, cumin, paprika and garlic. Add turkey breast and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
Aji Sauce: Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, pulse together cilantro, peppers, jalapeno, and shallot. Add mayonnaise and whirl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat grill to medium heat and add turkey breast. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning twice or until juices run clear and no longer pink inside. Remove to cutting board. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with Aji Sauce.
Tip: For a spicier sauce there is no need to seed the jalapeno pepper.
Source: Ontario Turkey (makesitsuper.ca)
