Product Description

Amarillo chili peppers are 5" to 6 " long and yellow in color. This is the most common chili grown in Peru and is a staple in Peruvian and other south American cuisines. The word "aji" is Spanish for pepper and "amarillo" is yellow. There are hundreds of varities of chilies grown in Peru. The three best known being the amarillo, mirasol and panca.

While the amarillo chili pepper is hot with a Scoville level of approximately 30,000 units, they have a delicious, fruity flavor that is robust enough to nicely balance their heat. As a result, most consumers do not realize these chili peppers are so hot. Silver Cloud?s Amarillo Chili, Ground can be added to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Sprinkle this chili with a little salt on grilled beef, chicken and fish. Another must for any serious cook's pantry.

In the United States, this chili is sometimes referred to as the yellow chili pepper or Peruvan chili pepper. Silver Cloud's Amarillo, Chili Ground is 100% pure and contains no added salt, spices or preservatives.