Cookbook:Aji Amarillo

| Herbs and Spices | Chili Aji amarillo peppers are a variety of chili pepper commonly used in Peruvian cooking.

Characteristics
Aji amarillo are a couple inches long with a golden orange color as they mature. They have a distinct, somewhat fruity taste compared to passion fruit and mango. They are considered moderately hot, registering around 30-50,000 units on the Scoville scale.

Selection and storage
They may be purchased fresh, frozen, dried, canned, or as a purée. When fresh, they should be crisp and not soft or discolored. The paste is typically just the boiled and puréed pepper, and it has a longer shelf life than the fresh pepper.

Use
Aji amarillo is widely used in Peruvian cooking, forming part of its "holy trinity" alongside garlic and red onion. It is used in sauces, ceviche, meat dishes, and more.