Aji Amarillo, which translates to "yellow chile pepper," is grown in Peru and is native to South America. Long considered a staple ingredient in Peruvian cuisine, this moderate-heat pepper with fruity ...
A South American pepper known for fruity and tropical notes with moderate heat is one spice company's top flavor for 2025.McCormick named aji amarillo as its 2025 Flavor of the Year, the company said ...
Part of the growth of the spice can be attribute to the increase in Peruvian restaurants, where ají amarillo is a staple in the cuisine. The number of Peruvian restaurants that opened across the ...