Aji Limo Chili Peppers

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The Limo chile (or Ají Limo) is another super-hot chili from Peru. (Ají is the term for chile pepper in South America.) It grows to about 2-3 inches, and may be red, yellow, orange, or even purple or white, providing great color for your dishes.

They are commonly used in ceviche, and other Peruvian cooking, and they’re also great for salsas, chili and other fish dishes. The Limo has a citrus-spice flavor when cooked.

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.

• Fermented Aji-Garlic Hot Sauce
• Aji-Lime-Kiwi Sweet Pepper Jam
• Aji Picante Sauce
• Aji Pineapple Hot Sauce
• Pebre with Aji Chili Peppers