Organic Ají Amarillo Chili Paste is an organic yellow ají amarillo pepper paste of Peruvian origin from Zócalo Gourmet. It features one of the most recognizable ingredients in Peruvian cuisine, bringing distinctive aroma, color, and heat to dishes.

It is made from fresh, puréed organic ají peppers, with the addition of citric acid. Unlike versions processed to remove the heat, this paste retains the pepper’s natural spiciness.

It has a concentrated, yellow-orange consistency and a fruity aromatic profile with notes of tropical fruit. It is suitable as a base for soups, stews, marinades, and sauces, or as an addition to meat, pasta, and rice dishes. It can also be used in traditional Peruvian specialties such as causa, ají de gallina, and tiradito, adjusting the quantity to the desired level of heat.