Vegetable
ají limo (Peruvian fresh chile)
Very hot Peruvian chili with citrus-floral aroma, essential in ceviches and seafood marinades. Small, colorful and intensely aromatic.
Who it fits
GLP-1PCOSDiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free
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What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Sweetness1
Acidity2
Bitterness1
Heat8
Texture
Crispiness1
Pairs with
limefresh corvina (white fish)red onionfresh cilantrochoclo serrano (Peruvian Andean corn)
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