But the aji amarillo balances that heat with a bit of fruity flavor. Smelling a bit like a raisin, this chili’s taste is somewhat subtle with hints of passion fruit and mango, imparting a unique flavor to any dish. How spicy is aji amarillo? 30,000 – 50,000 Despite being a hot pepper (30,000 – 50,000 on the Scoville scale), the aji Ají Amarillo chili is often used in Peruvian cuisine, where it is known as ají Amarillo sauce. Ají Amarillo sauce or paste is made by blending ají Amarillo chilies with onion, garlic, and other spices. The sauce can be served as a condiment or used in cooking. It is trendy in dishes such as ceviche and lomo saltado. I’m making Peruvian chicken with green sauce tomorrow night and my nearest stores don’t seem to have ají amarillo paste or peppers. I do have frozen ajicitos though which I believe are sweet-ish and used in salsas often. Would that substitution work? EDIT: Forgot to mention that they would be combined with jalapeños! Sorry! Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more lime juice for brightness, aji amarillo (or jalapeño) for heat, sweetener of choice to balance the heat, or salt for overall flavor. You can also add more water 1 Tbsp at a time if you prefer a thinner sauce. Fortunately, there are many ingredient substitutes that can be used in its place. The best substitutes for almond paste are marzipan, almond butter, persipan, chestnut paste, almond extract, almond flour, frangipane, almond filling, pine nuts, and homemade almond paste. Each of these ingredients has its own unique flavor and texture that can be C3dg1OK.

substitute for aji amarillo