Ají mirasol
Ají mirasol refers to a specific type of chili pepper that originates from Peru. In its fresh form, it's known as ají amarillo, which translates to "yellow chili". When dried, this chili becomes ají mirasol. Mirasol means "looking at the sun" in Spanish, which is a reference to the way these chilies are sun-dried.
Drying the chili pepper concentrates its flavors, and as such, ají mirasol might have a more intense flavor compared to the fresh version. Ají mirasol is a fundamental ingredient in many Peruvian dishes and gives a unique fruity, moderately spicy flavor.
The heat level is moderate, generally around 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville heat scale. It is used in various Peruvian dishes, often being rehydrated before use or ground into a powder.
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