Description

The Aji Panca, also known as Panca chili, is a versatile chili pepper native to Peru. The chili pepper has a mild spiciness and deep, fruity flavor. With aromas of raisins, berries and a hint of smokiness. Thanks to its rich flavor profile, the Aji Panca is widely used in traditional Peruvian dishes such as marinades, soups, sauces, stews and ceviches. The pepper is ideal for those looking for flavorful depth without overwhelming sharpness. It adds a true Peruvian flavor to all your dishes, so you can make delicious Peruvian mole or marinate meat with it.

Preparation
– Bake the dried peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. This will release the essential oils and give them more flavor. Then, rehydrate the dried peppers with hot water. Let them soak in hot water for 15/20 minutes and then cut/chop to the desired size.
– Grind the dried peppers into flakes or powder.

Dried Aji Panca

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The Aji Panca, also known as Panca chili, is a versatile chili pepper native to Peru. The chili pepper has a mild spiciness and deep, fruity flavor. With aromas of raisins, berries and a hint of smokiness. Thanks to its rich flavor profile, the Aji Panca is widely used in traditional Peruvian dishes such as marinades, soups, sauces, stews and ceviches. The pepper is ideal for those looking for flavorful depth without overwhelming sharpness. It adds a true Peruvian flavor to all your dishes, so you can make delicious Peruvian mole or marinate meat with it.

Preparation
– Bake the dried peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. This will release the essential oils and give them more flavor. Then, rehydrate the dried peppers with hot water. Let them soak in hot water for 15/20 minutes and then cut/chop to the desired size.
– Grind the dried peppers into flakes or powder.

To keep dried chili peppers good for a long time, store them in an airtight package in the pantry or, even better, in the freezer. Avoid exposure to air, moisture, light, and heat, as this can cause the dried peppers to discolor, mold, and lose flavor.

The dried chilies have a long shelf life, but for optimal flavor and spiciness, do not store them for more than a year. Click here for more information on storing and freezing dried chilies.

The Aji Panca peppers are grown in Spain. They are then dried at our location in 's-Gravenzande in a special drying cell.

Storage & shelf life

To keep dried chili peppers good for a long time, store them in an airtight package in the pantry or, even better, in the freezer. Avoid exposure to air, moisture, light, and heat, as this can cause the dried peppers to discolor, mold, and lose flavor.

The dried chilies have a long shelf life, but for optimal flavor and spiciness, do not store them for more than a year. Click here for more information on storing and freezing dried chilies.

The Aji Panca peppers are grown in Spain. They are then dried at our location in 's-Gravenzande in a special drying cell.

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