Importance of Aji Amarillo in Peru If you ask any chef the one must have ingredient in Peruvian cuisine, they’ll tell you aji amarillo, hands down. The Peruvian yellow pepper is the all star ...

Having returned from a recent trip to Peru, I am enjoying experimenting with some of the techniques and ingredients I discovered there. “Pollo a la brasa” is ubiquitous in Peru. This seasoned whole ...

Adapted from a recipe in Maricel Presilla’s “Peppers of the Americas,” these pickled onions are an essential part of a Fried Pork Sandwich and virtually every meal in Peru. Aji amarillo peppers are ...