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Aji Amarillo is also known as Aji Mirasol (Capsicum baccatum) which refers to a deep yellowish red chile, 3 - 5 inches long with a distinctive berry like flavour. Aji Amarillo is used to make stews, escabeche, salsas, yellow mole and other sauces. It can also be used as a condiment. Hotness Scale is 7
Ají Colorado (Capsicum baccatum) refers to shiny orange/red peppers growing to 8 centimeters long, conical shape and slightly wrinkled. Ají Colorado is originally from the Peruvian Andes. It takes 75-85 days for the fruit to ripen.
Aji Colorado is used in cooking many South American dishes, such as Salsa de Aji Colorado a la Chilena, Picante de Cuy, Mondongo Ayacuchano, Chicharron Colorado, or
Picante de Mariscos
Aji Limo (Capsicum chinense) refers to a variet of chili/chile; an extremely hot South American chili/chile that is related to the Habanero. It has a beautiful lantern shaped pod with a deep red colour. Hotness Scale is 9
Moreoverm Aji Limo is a very small, elongated hot pepper indigenous to Peru and Bolivia, where it is called Aribibi. It comes in red and green varieties and is used mainly for making Salsas.
Aji Panca is a variety of Chile Pepper
Ajiaco refers to a thick soup/a stew with three (3) types of potato, chicken, and corn, that is served with capers, cream, and avocado.Ajiaco is also known as the national dish of Cuba. It is one of the Cuban foods which mostly served during special occassions and holidays.
Moreover, Ajiaco is a very old-fashioned stew-like dish, incredibly tasty and nutritious which features several of the most typical root vegetables used in traditional Cuban cuisine. This dish is so hearty that it can be served as the only dish in a meal, especially if it is served for lunch.