Whole Dried Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers

Whole Dried Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers have a raisin aroma and a fruity taste. The fruity flavor has a slight mango or passion fruit taste. The Whole Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers differ from other chiles as it is less sharp and has a more subtle flavor profile. Use Whole Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers with root vegetables, seafood dishes, rice, salsas, and sauces. Add to stews for a surprising and unexpected flavor. The Whole Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers have a heat profile that measures 30,000-50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).

Product details

Ingredients:  Whole Dried Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers

Brand:           Savu Birra

Item Form:    Whole Dried

Unit Count:   2.5 Ounces

Flavor and uses

• Aji Amarillo Chile peppers have a raisin aroma and a fruity taste similar to mango or passion fruit
• Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers are perfect on root vegetables, seafood dishes, rice, salsas, and sauces
• Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers are a convenient way to add depth of flavor and heat to your dishes
• Aji Amarillo Chile Peppers register between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville Heat Units

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Helpful guide

How to Cook with Whole Dried Chile Peppers

Quick recipe: Aji Amarillo pepper sauce

Ingredients: 2 whole dried Aji Amarillo peppers, 1 cup warm water, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste.

Method: Remove stems, soak peppers until pliable, and blend with garlic and a little soaking water. Simmer in oil for 10 minutes and season.

History and growing traditions

Ají Amarillo, also called ají escabeche, is a Capsicum baccatum pepper associated with Peru's coastal growing tradition. Peru's environment ministry identifies it as native to that region, and government accounts list it among the country's most used chiles. Its place in Peruvian sauces and savory cooking helped make its bright flavor recognizable beyond Peru.

This product contains whole dried peppers, which can be rehydrated for sauces and stews. This history describes the pepper variety, not the verified growing origin of this batch.

Historical background: Peru's environment ministry.