Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

AJI AMARILLO POWDER

Description:

Aji Amarillo powder is made from ground Aji Amarillo chile. Aji Amarillo is thought to have originated from Bolivia or Peru.  It is one of the most common chiles in Peru and is also known as Aji Escabeche, Yellow Chile, or Peruvian Chile.  The Aji Amarillo is about 4 to 5 inches long, start out green and ripen to a shiny yellow and  mature to a deep orange color with a medium hot flavor and fruity, berry flavor.  Our chile powder is simple to use as a substitute for paprika or cayenne powder or use in chile, sauces, chutney, dips, marinades, gravies, stir-fry and more!  Chiles offer health benefits as well, Capsaicin, the predominant capsaicinoid, has been found to work as an anticoagulant and small amounts of capsaicin can produce numbing of the skin.  Chiles are a source of antioxidants and are high in Vitamin C.   

Suggested Use:

Substitute Aji Amarillo powder for cayenne or paprika in your favorite recipes.  Use anywhere you want medium heat and fruity flavor!  Simple to use, add to soups, salads, sauces, marinades, vinagrettes, stuffing, chutney, chocolate, soups, stews, and chili.