Description

Discover the fruity Aji Amarillo, a South American chili pepper that is especially popular in Peru and Bolivia. The Aji peppers are the edible gold of Peru and have a spicy, fruity, colorful and creamy flavor. In Peruvian cuisine, the Aji Amarillo, along with red onion and garlic, is part of the "holy trinity" and the basis of many dishes.

With a medium spiciness, the Aji Amarillo is a versatile pepper that offers the perfect balance of flavor and spiciness. Its fruity aromas, reminiscent of a peach, add unparalleled depth to dishes such as ceviche, salsa verde and various sauces.

Amarillo is the Spanish word for yellow, yet the chili pepper is really orange in color. This is because the Aji Amarillo Paste, which is made from the fruity orange chile, is yellow in color.

Aji Amarillo

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Product Information

Discover the fruity Aji Amarillo, a South American chili pepper that is especially popular in Peru and Bolivia. The Aji peppers are the edible gold of Peru and have a spicy, fruity, colorful and creamy flavor. In Peruvian cuisine, the Aji Amarillo, along with red onion and garlic, is part of the "holy trinity" and the basis of many dishes.

With a medium spiciness, the Aji Amarillo is a versatile pepper that offers the perfect balance of flavor and spiciness. Its fruity aromas, reminiscent of a peach, add unparalleled depth to dishes such as ceviche, salsa verde and various sauces.

Amarillo is the Spanish word for yellow, yet the chili pepper is really orange in color. This is because the Aji Amarillo Paste, which is made from the fruity orange chile, is yellow in color.

Store the fresh Aji Amarilo chilies in the refrigerator or a cool dark place in a pantry, cellar, shed, etc. Ideal temperature is between 10°C and 13°C, then the peppers will stay good the longest, about 7 to 14 days. It is also possible to freeze the peppers. Click here for more information on freezing chilies or other ways to keep them for a long time.

In the summer season (June-November) this product is grown in the Netherlands in our own greenhouses. In the winter season (December-April) this product is grown in Spain & Morocco by our own growers.

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Storage & shelf life

Store the fresh Aji Amarilo chilies in the refrigerator or a cool dark place in a pantry, cellar, shed, etc. Ideal temperature is between 10°C and 13°C, then the peppers will stay good the longest, about 7 to 14 days. It is also possible to freeze the peppers. Click here for more information on freezing chilies or other ways to keep them for a long time.

In the summer season (June-November) this product is grown in the Netherlands in our own greenhouses. In the winter season (December-April) this product is grown in Spain & Morocco by our own growers.

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Recipes with this product

Aji Amarillo Empanadas
Empanadas are South American stuffed dough appetizers. With this recipe, you will make about 16 small empanadas with a filling of pumpkin and Aji Amarillo peppers.
Aji Amarillo Sauce
In Peruvian cuisine, Aji Amarillo sauce is a basic ingredient for various dishes. With this recipe, you can easily make your own Aji Amarillo sauce.

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