The Bible of Peruvian Cuisine

The Peruvian Cookbook of the Moment
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 is known as one of the best culinary destinations in the world. The South American country has a huge ecological [...]
Tours
Tours This year, we are organizing various tours, as well as tours combined with workshops. Below is an overview of the available dates. 📅 May 16 (full) • Guided tour + Hot Sauce Making Workshop with Frank from T-Rex Hot Sauce 📅 May 23 (full) • Guided tour + Fermentation Workshop with Kevin from Hot Head Salsa 📅 June […]
Guided Tour & Tasting Aji Day
Guided tour & Aji Day Are you curious about where our special peppers come from and how to use them in Peruvian cuisine? Then come to our Guided Tour + Aji Day at Westlandpeppers on Friday, September 11! During this unique experience, we will take you behind the scenes in our greenhouse. You will see […]
Information on all the different dried chilies

In our webshop you will find many types of dried chilies. Curious about the differences in taste, spiciness and use? Read our blog here for a handy overview.
Japan
Japanese cuisine Japan is located in East Asia and consists of four major islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands. Japan, despite today's hectic high-tech era, is characterized by simplicity, tradition and harmony. This is also reflected in Japanese cuisine, for example, culinary traditions are deeply rooted in Japanese culture [...].
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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Spicing up your food and connecting people! SHOP NOW Spicing up your food and connecting people! SHOP NOW Direct from the grower Westlandpeppers is the webshop for all your chili peppers. Fresh, dried, in a sauce, you name it, we got it. Quickly ordered, right in your kitchen. Freshly harvested Year-round fresh produce from our own [...]
Aji Amarillo chili powder

The Aji Amarillo chili powder is a "single origin" powder and consists of only dried and ground Aji Amarillo chilies. It contains no dyes or other additives. The Aji Amarillo is a South American pepper, particularly popular in Peru and Bolivia. The dried variety of the Aji Amarillo is also called Aji Mirasol and [...]
Dried Aji Panca

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. [...]
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 toward the sun or because of its orange/yellow color. The Aji Amarillo is a South American chili pepper, particularly popular in Peru and Bolivia. In Peruvian cuisine, [...]
Aji Amarillo

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 is part of the "holy trinity" along with the red onion and garlic [...].
