Which of the most expensive chili peppers is in Peru? How much half a kilo?

Peruvian chili peppers, collectively known as Aj í, come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. Aj í has many varieties, beautiful colors and spicy tastes. It can be eaten fresh, boiled into chili juice, made into chili sauce, dried chili peppers and ground into chili powder in a variety of ways. Many famous Peruvian dishes, such as sashimi, are found in Aj í. Peruvian food itself is not particularly spicy, chili peppers are mostly used as dipping, occasionally put directly into the dish. Seasoning made from chili peppers is an indispensable part of Peruvian cuisine. Which of the most expensive chili peppers is in Peru? How much half a kilo?

I. Peruvian pepper species

Peruvian chili peppers are divided into chalapita pepper (Aji Charapita), Peruvian yellow pepper (Aj í Amarillo) and Peruvian black pepper (Aj í Panca).

1. Chalapita pepper (Aji Charapita)

A wild pepper native to northern Peru that grows in the jungle and was not used commercially until recently. It also looks very strange, a round one, about the size of a pea.

two。 Peruvian yellow pepper (Aj í Amarillo)

Aj í Amarillo is the most commonly used and popular kind of pepper in Peru. This is the yellow pepper in the famous Peruvian sashimi (Ceviche). This kind of pepper is not only hot, but also has a clear fragrance, which together with the sour taste of lime makes people have a special appetite. The yellow pepper can also be found in other Peruvian dishes such as spicy cheese with potatoes (Papa a la Huanca í na) and seafood stew (Parihuela).

3. Peruvian black pepper (Aj í Panca)

Aj í Panca has a dark purple and near-black shape similar to eggplant. It is not particularly spicy, but it is silky and fruity. This kind of chili has a long history in Peru, is as popular as yellow chili, especially suitable for chili paste, added to stew, and tastes excellent with meat.

How much is the most expensive chili per jin?

The world's most expensive chili pepper, called "Aji Charapita", is said to cost $35000 a kilogram. It is a hot item for pepper connoisseurs and five-star restaurant chefs. It is said to have a strong fruity flavor and can be made into sauces and chili powder for a variety of dishes.

Then why is it so expensive? First of all, it's hard to find wild chili peppers in Peru unless you're willing to buy some seeds online and grow them yourself. But there is only one seller on ebay, asking $25000 a kilogram, which is the lowest cost price.

Such a rare "Aji Charapita" has become one of the most expensive spices.