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The Bible of Peruvian Cuisine

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Peru

  Peruvian cuisine Peru is a country with a rich culture and diverse culinary traditions, reflecting indigenous, Spanish, and other immigrant influences. Peruvian cuisine is one of the most innovative and flavorful in the world, and it's known as one of the best culinary destinations globally. This South American country boasts an enormous ecological […]

Ají limón / Lemon Drop

Discover the Ají Limón, also known as Lemon Drop. This is a unique South American chili pepper that is particularly popular in Peru and Bolivia. In Peruvian cuisine, this pepper is a real flavor enhancer thanks to its fresh, citrusy aroma and fruity taste. The name Lemon Drop is mainly used in England and the United […]

Tours

Tours + Workshops Tours This year, we’re organizing various tours, as well as tours combined with a workshop. Below is an overview of the available dates.  📅 August 15 • (Full) Guided tour of the greenhouses with Bram from Westlandpeppers 📅 September 11 • Guided tour + Aji Day tasting with Katinka Lansink Dodero (cevicheceviche), focusing on Peruvian cuisine 📅 September 26 […]

Tour & Aji Day Tasting

Tour & Aji Day. Ever wonder where our amazing peppers come from and how to use them in Peruvian cooking? Then join us on Friday, September 11, for our Tour + Aji Day at Westlandpeppers! During this unique experience, we'll take you behind the scenes in our greenhouse. You'll see [...]

Info on all the different dried peppers

You'll find lots of dried peppers in our webshop. Curious about the differences in taste, heat, and how to use them? Read our blog here for a handy overview.

Japan

  Japanese Cuisine Japan is located in East Asia and consists of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands. Even with its busy high-tech vibe today, Japan is all about simplicity, tradition, and harmony. You'll see this reflected in Japanese cuisine too, as its culinary traditions are deeply rooted in Japanese culture […]

Aji Amarillo Saus

Aji Amarillo sauce is a staple in Peruvian cooking, used in all sorts of dishes. And guess what? This recipe makes it super easy to whip up your own!

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Straight from the grower – Freshly Harvested Westlandpeppers the go-to online store for all your chili peppers. Fresh, dried, in sauce—you name it, we’ve got it. Order quickly, and they’ll be in your kitchen in no time. Fresh products year-round from our own greenhouses in the Netherlands or from our trusted growers abroad. It doesn’t get any fresher than this, and you can taste it. With […]

Aji Amarillo chili powder

Our Aji Amarillo chili powder is a 'single origin' powder, made exclusively from dried and ground Aji Amarillo peppers. No colorings or other additives here! The Aji Amarillo is a South American pepper, super popular especially in Peru and Bolivia. The dried version of the Aji Amarillo is also called Aji Mirasol and […]

Aji Mirasol / Dried Aji Amarillo

The Aji Mirasol is the dried version of the Aji Amarillo. 'Mirasol' means 'looking at the sun' in Spanish, possibly because the pepper grows towards the sun or due to its orange/yellow color. The Aji Amarillo is a South American chili pepper that's super popular, especially in Peru and Bolivia. In Peruvian cuisine, […]

Ají Amaríllo

Discover the fruity Aji Amarillo, a South American chili pepper that's super popular, especially in Peru and Bolivia. Aji peppers are Peru's edible gold, boasting a spicy, fruity, colorful, and creamy flavor. In Peruvian cuisine, the Aji Amarillo, along with red onion and garlic, forms part of the 'holy trinity' […]