Aji Amarillo Paste 213g

Goya Aji Amarillo Yellow Hot Pepper Paste 213g brings a warm, fruity heat with the distinctive flavour of Peru’s signature chilli. Aji amarillo peppers are known for their bright yellow-orange colour, gentle warmth, and subtle sweetness, giving this paste a rounded, lively character.

Smooth and easy to work with, it blends effortlessly into sauces, marinades, soups, and stews, adding both colour and depth. It works particularly well in creamy dishes, seafood, and chicken, as well as traditional Peruvian recipes where its flavour can really shine.

Packed in a practical 213g jar, it’s simple to store and ready to use whenever you need a consistent chilli base. A balanced, versatile paste that lifts everyday cooking with a gentle, fruity heat.

Ready to eat from the can but if you can wait a little longer can be used to create Peruvian Yellow Sauce, add to salsas, sauces or even cheese on toast, any which way is good

Nutritional information (per 100g)
Energy: 12kcal
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 90mg

Country of Origin : Peru 

Aji Amarillo Paste 213g - Quick Reference

• What is it? A smooth ready-to-use paste made from Peru's signature yellow-orange Aji Amarillo chilli.
• Flavour: Warm, fruity and subtly sweet, with a rounded medium heat.
• Heat level: Medium.
• Common uses: Blend into Peruvian yellow sauce, ceviche dressings, soups, stews, marinades, salsas and cheese sauces.
• Pairs well with: Potato, chicken, seafood, cheese, lime, avocado and sweetcorn.
• How to use: Stir directly into the dish or blend with mayonnaise, cheese or cream for a smooth yellow sauce.
• Comparison: Similar in flavour direction to Aji Amarillo mash, but packed as a smaller ready-to-use paste for domestic kitchens.
• Storage: Follow the jar instructions and refrigerate after opening where required.
• Good to know: Its colour can range from golden yellow to orange, but the important feature is the distinctive fruity flavour that identifies many classic Peruvian dishes.