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Peruvian Chilli Lemon Salt
Peruvian Chilli Lemon Salt
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If you have tried to make Peruvian roast chicken (pollo a la brasa) at home, you have hit the wall: fresh Peruvian yellow chili (aji amarillo) is almost impossible to find in US stores. This salt is the shortcut, built around real aji amarillo with garlic, lemon peel, and paprika in sea salt. Rub it on chicken before roasting, shake it over grilled fish and potatoes, or finish a bowl of citrus-cured fish (ceviche).
Aji amarillo has a fruity, sunny flavor with mild to medium heat, more brightness than burn, which is why it anchors so many Peruvian dishes. Lemon peel and a touch of citric acid keep it fresh and tangy. We blend it in small batches in Portland.
Ingredients: sea salt, garlic, aji amarillo pepper, lemon peel, paprika, citric acid. No preservatives, no anti-caking agents. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Common Questions
Aji amarillo is hard to find fresh. Does this replace it?
Aji amarillo is hard to find fresh. Does this replace it?
For seasoning and finishing, yes. It delivers the fruity, citrusy aji amarillo flavor that home cooks usually approximate with bell pepper and habanero. For a wet sauce that needs pepper paste, use it alongside rather than instead.
How hot is it?
How hot is it?
Mild to medium. Aji amarillo brings warmth and fruit rather than sharp fire, balanced by lemon and salt. Most people taste bright and tangy first, with gentle heat behind it.
How do I use it for Peruvian chicken?
How do I use it for Peruvian chicken?
Coat the chicken in oil, rub the salt on generously, and let it sit at least thirty minutes before roasting or grilling. Add a little cumin and extra garlic if you have them for a fuller pollo a la brasa flavor.
What else does it season well?
What else does it season well?
Grilled fish and shrimp, roasted potatoes, corn, and white rice. It also brightens a simple green sauce or a squeeze over sliced avocado.
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Peruvian Chilli Lemon Salt
$12.00
I found this salt at the Milwaukee Farmer's Market. I have purchased 5 or 6 of them now. I use it in eggs, Mexican food and Chili!! We really enjoy the flavor!