Pepper & Peppercorns: Inca's Food 'Panca' Pepper Paste by La Tienda

Inca's Food 'Panca' Pepper Paste by La Tienda Reviews

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Inca's Food 'Panca' Pepper Paste by La Tienda Feature

Unique chile pepper grown in the Andes
Strong and mild flavor
Use it to enhance your favorite dish
7.5 oz

This paste is made from one of the most common chile peppers in Peru. Growing from 3 to 5 inches in length, the aji panca has a somewhat thick flesh that matures from a green to dark red in color. This chile is mild in heat intensity and provides a fruity, berry-like flavor that goes well in stews, sauces and fish dishes. Ají Panca or Colorado is a big, red purplish ají, which is typically sun-dried and ground before using. It's tasteful yet not very spicy, and thus used across a wide variety of dishes. Served as a condiment, it is also known as Ají Especial. It has a wonderful sun dried flavor.