Pasta de Ají Amarillo is a yellow ají pepper paste from La Sarita, produced in Peru. It is intended for traditional Peruvian dishes, in which ají amarillo provides an important foundation of flavor and aroma.
It contains ají amarillo peppers, soybean oil, water, and lactic acid. It is prepared using artisanal methods: each pepper is cleaned by hand, its inner ribs are removed, and it is then blanched. According to the brand, this process preserves the flavor and aroma while removing the heat. The paste is packed fresh, without artificial flavorings.
It has a thick texture and the distinctive flavor of ají amarillo peppers, without heat, and is ready to add directly to dishes. It is suitable for ají de gallina, causa limeña, papa a la huancaína, and tiradito, as well as sauces and other culinary preparations.
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