Aji Amarillo Powder

What is Aji Amarillo Powder?  The name Aji Amarillo translates directly to yellow pepper in Spanish. Believed to have been domesticated in Peru in 2500 BC, these peppers are indigenous to Peru and have become one of the most important cooking spices in most of their diets. Its use is so widespread that it is widely regarded as a part of the holy trinity of cooking ingredients, including red onion and garlic. The Aji Amarillo pepper does a great job of introducing a distinct flavor to any food, as it adds both the characteristic heat for which it is known and a rather distinct fruity scent. As a result of its heat, the Aji Amarillo chili pepper is suitable for the preparation of several spicy recipes.  It is particularly new to American markets but has been adopted for use in common foods like banana bread or even glazing a ham. The powder can either be prepared for use as Aji Amarillo sauce or Aji Amarillo paste to be served as a condiment with every meal. The Aji spice is best suited