Aji amarillo recipes

Inspired by a childhood favorite of my Peruvian friend, Aji de Gallina, this creamy, slightly spicy chicken dish has been transformed into a low-carb, nutritious, and healthier version of the original. Packed with protein, it's a delicious dinner option for the whole family. Serve it with Miracle Rice for a low-carb twist, or pair it with Basmati rice for a more traditional touch.

A couple of special ingredients can be all you need to transform a simple one-pot meal into a complex and flavorful dish. This braised chicken utilizes two distinctive pantry items: ají amarillo paste and canned coconut milk. Ají amarillo is a bright orange chile native to Peru that tastes as radiant as it looks. It's round and full in aroma, with hints of tropical fruit. Coconut milk balances the chile's heat, adding richness and a mellow sweetness to the dish.

Aji de Gallina (Peruvian Creamed Chicken) | The Domestic Man

These flavorful Peruvian-inspired chicken thighs are served with a zesty, spicy green sauce you’ll want to put on everything. Using the Anova Precision Oven’s temperature probe and injected steam ensures perfectly cooked, juicy chicken every time — with no guesswork involved. This recipe does require at least four hours of marinating time, so please account for that in your planning!

This delicious Ají de gallina recipe is one of the most beloved classic Peruvian dishes. It combines shredded chicken in a creamy walnut-based sauce with a mild kick of spice from Aji Amarillo chili. Easy to make, surprise guests with the fusion of flavors in this emblematic Peruvian dish.

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This 10-minute, creamy sauce with a spicy kick is made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco. A versatile Peruvian sauce that you'll want to make again and again!

It’s no secret that Peruvian cuisine holds some of the biggest treasures, ready to be cooked and eaten. Among these treasures we can find the super popular ají amarillo; this fruit has been grown in Peruvian cultures for the last 8,000 years. Even then it was so precious that it was gifted to gods in religious ceremonies and it was considered a sacred symbol. It’s fascinating how a simple ingredient can become the main star of relatively any major dish in Peruvian cuisine. Presented in many…

This Aji Amarillo Aioli is a delicious dipping sauce that’s perfect as an alternative to tomato-based cocktail sauces for fried foods. Try it with fried shrimp or simply with fries – really anything in-between. #aioli #dippingsauce #ajiamarillo

Looking for ways to enjoy your bountiful squash or pumpkin harvest this year? I have the recipe you need! This Peruvian Squash Stew recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your garden vegetables. This Peruvian squash stew recipe (Locro de Zapallo) is a hearty dish of squash, potato, and beans, flavored with delicious aji amarillo, a Peruvian delight!

Aji Verde is a Peruvian green hot sauce. It's made up of fresh cilantro, aji amarillo, huacatay and cheese that makes it creamy and spicy. Typically served alongisde pollo a la brasa, it pairs well with roasted vegetables, chicken or bread.

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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. #ChiliPaste #AjiAmarillo via @jalapenomadness

How to make traditional homemade Aguadito de Pollo. Our easy Peruvian Soup recipe features fresh vegetables and tender roast chicken.

Infused with garlic and spices, heady with wood smoke, and presented with lively sauces, pollo a la brasa is no ordinary bird. Zippy ají sauces are mandatory with pollo a la brasa, and they're not just for the chicken: Peruvians also pour them all over the salad and fries that share the plate. This one is mayonnaise-based and bolstered with gutsy seasonings such as garlic, ají amarillo paste, lime, and huacatay paste.

Spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce

Aji verde, often called Peruvian green sauce elsewhere, is wonderfully easy and flavorful. It gets it's color from cilantro and has a little kick from aji amarillo, a popular Peruvian chili. So good. #chili #peruvianfood #peruviansauce