Capsicum Bacattum
The Aji Fantasy is an aji variety that was developed over a 5 year period in Finland. It is a sweet pepper, emphasis on sweet, with a mild heat level. The peppers are highly flavorful and ideal for many dishes. The plants are quite productive.
Mine exploded this year in the garden and I've picked several dozen already. The pods are smallish, about the size of a habanero pepper, and ripen to an attractive bright yellow.
They are shaped like squat little hats. An excellent pepper for cooking. A new favorite in the Chili Pepper Madness household.
Learn more about aji chili peppers.
Other Varieties Aji Chili Peppers
There are many different strains of Peruvian aji peppers, but here are links to some of the most popular:
- Aji Chili Peppers Main Page
- Aji Amarillo
- Lemon Drop
- Peppadew
- Aji Fantasy
- Aji Limo
- Aji Pineapple
- Aji Panca
- Aji Cito
- Aji Habanero
Aji Pepper Recipes
Here are a number of recipes I have created that celebrate the heat and flavor of aji chili peppers.
Micael says
Hi! I’ve just started harvesting these and used them in Ceviches. Any other recipe suggestions?
Thanks!
Mike Hultquist says
Micael, these are great for making hot sauces, jellies/jams, and dehydrating for making chili flakes or powders. So many uses, really.
Hammer says
How do you know when they're ripe? I can't tell & have harvested quite a few unrippened ones. Thanks
REPLY: Hammer, you can tell by the vibrant yellow color. -- Mike from Chili Pepper Madness.