About Aji Verde
Aji Verde is Peruvian pepper harvested green for traditional green sauces. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers mild to moderate heat. Essential in Peruvian aji verde (green sauce) served with roasted chicken. The green fruity flavor is characteristic. Typically not allowed to ripen to preserve green color. C. baccatum species provides unique flavor profile. Essential in Peruvian cuisine. The mild heat allows liberal use. Can ripen to red but traditionally used green. Important in Peruvian culinary tradition.
Flavor profile
Mild fruity heat, used green
In the kitchen
Peruvian green sauces, aji verde
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
Sources
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