AJI AMARILLO whole 100G

Aji Amarillo is a mild, medium fleshed, deep yellow, fruity-tasting chilli from Peru.

Wrinkly-skinned dried Amarillo chillies are used to make yellow mole sauces or use in ceviches, salsas and condiments, like the famous and delicious salsa a la huancaina.

• Deep Yellow Orange Colour
• Wrinkly + Medium flesh to skin ratio 
• Notes of: berries + sweet fruit

1. Origin   Mexico

2. Heatscale.  3/10

3. Preparation Lightly toast then rehydrate mirasol chillies to release their flavour. Wipe clean and remove stems and seeds. Open out flat and toast briefly in a dry pan on a medium heat until fragrant, then soak in just boiled water for 15 minutes. Drain and blend to a paste with a splash of water before using. Always wash your hands after handling chillies.

4. Really Cool Chile Fact
   Aji (ah-hee) means chilli in Peru and Aji Mirasol can also be called aji amarillo, cusqueno or kelly-uchu.