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Homemade Aji Amarillo Paste Recipe

Aji Amarillo Paste is widely used in Peruvian cooking. You can buy Aji Amarillo Paste commercially, but here is a recipe to make it at home with fresh Aji Amarillo chili peppers.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 17 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Argentinian

Ingredients

  • 2 aji amarillo peppers chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove chopped (optional)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as desired)

Instructions

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  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot. Add the aji amarillo chilies and simmer for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and peel if desired.
  2. Add the chilies to a blender or food processor with onion, garlic, salt, and oil. Process to form a chili paste. Add more oil or water while the processor is running to achieve a smoother paste, if desired.
  3. Adjust for salt and pepper and serve!

Notes

  • Heat Factor: Medium. You'll get some decent level heat with aji amarillo peppers, about the same heat as a serrano pepper.
  • This will last a week in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can also freeze it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 17kcal (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 3.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Calories 17kcal 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.