3 aji dulce peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped (see headnote; may substitute aji amarillo peppers) 6 large cloves garlic 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped . 6 fresh culantro leaves (see headnote) 6 stems cilantro, coarsely chopped (leaves plus tender stems) Aji Amarillo Chili Substitutes. Aji amarillo is not always easy to find. I find them occasionally in Whole Foods, but they're always available at Peruvian markets and some Mexican markets like the chain Fiesta. Of course you can always find them online in various forms incluing fresh, paste, or dried. Aji Amarillo Peruvian Chile Pepper - 25 Seeds - Heirloom & Open-Pollinated Variety, USA-Grown Chili Seeds, Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds for Planting Outdoors in The Home Garden, Thresh Seed Company. 27. $869 ($0.35/Item) Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2. FREE delivery Fri, Sep 1. Rick Zamudio/Shutterstock. Like its relatives, Aji rocoto and limo, frozen Aji Amarillo (Aji Amarillo Congelado) is available online for less than $6 a pound. Ubiquitous in Peruvian dishes, the Aji amarillo has been nicknamed the "DNA of Peruvian cuisine," according to Specialty Produce. So prominent in the nation's food, the Amarillo variety Step 1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, ají panca paste, garlic, oil, ají amarillo paste, cumin, and salt. Place the chicken in a large plastic bag, then pour I’m making Peruvian chicken with green sauce tomorrow night and my nearest stores don’t seem to have ají amarillo paste or peppers. I do have frozen ajicitos though which I believe are sweet-ish and used in salsas often. Would that substitution work? EDIT: Forgot to mention that they would be combined with jalapeños! Sorry! 2. Chipotle chili pepper. Smoked and dried jalapeño chilies are used to make Chipotle chili peppers. They’re medium-hot chilies with a 2,500-8,000 SHU heat rating with a smoky, earthy flavor. They’re available in powder, flakes, pods, marinade, chipotle base, and canned chipotles in adobo sauce, among other forms. But the aji amarillo balances that heat with a bit of fruity flavor. Smelling a bit like a raisin, this chili’s taste is somewhat subtle with hints of passion fruit and mango, imparting a unique flavor to any dish. How spicy is aji amarillo? 30,000 – 50,000 Despite being a hot pepper (30,000 – 50,000 on the Scoville scale), the aji Jo5tEI.