Ají[a] is a spicy sauce that contains ají peppers (Capsicum baccatum), oil, tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), garlic, onions, and water. It is served as a condiment to complement main dishes …

Sep 22, 2013 · Aji peppers are known generally as the Peruvian hot pepper, where "aji" is the common name primarily in South America and areas of the Caribbean for chili peppers.

This pepper is native to the Andes (Bolivia or Peru) and has been called the most important ingredient in Peruvian cuisine as it is the cornerstone to many essential traditional dishes. …

May 5, 2025 · Discover everything about the aji chili pepper—its heat, flavor, types, uses, and recipes. A must-read guide for spice lovers and home cooks!

Jul 7, 2023 · Aji Amarillo peppers are an essential ingredient in many South American dishes. These peppers are originally from Peru and have made their way worldwide, adding a unique …

Oct 4, 2025 · Traditional Colombian Aji Recipe: spicy, zesty and so easy to make! Perfect with Colombian Empanadas, soups, stews and pretty much every other dish!

Despite its name translating to "yellow chile pepper” in English, the Aji Amarillo pepper turns orange when mature, with notes of passion fruit and mango with an approachable heat.

Aji amarillo, which translates to “yellow chili” or “yellow pepper” in Spanish, is a medium-hot chili pepper native to Peru. It is a quintessential ingredient in Peruvian cuisine and is prized for its …

Jan 3, 2026 · Peruvian chef Victoriano Lopez reveals the ingredients, methods and philosophies that home cooks can use to bring Peruvian flavor and flair to their food.

"This is a hot, spicy salsa typically served with empanadas and other foods as a condiment. It has more liquid than, say, a Mexican salsa. Prep time does not include 1 hour "marinating" time." …