Ají Colorado Powder
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 315
- Protein (g)
- 12
- Fat (g)
- 17
- Carbs (g)
- 56
- Fiber (g)
- 27
- Sodium (mg)
- 30
Values approximate for pure dried red chile powders; heat and composition vary by cultivar and grind.
Storage
- Room temp: up to 365 days
- Refrigerated: up to 0 days
- Frozen: up to 0 days
Ají colorado powder is a finely ground red chile powder made from dried ají colorado chiles. It shows a deep brick-red color, with fruity, earthy sweetness and gentle to moderate heat. It blooms readily in oil to release aroma, colors sauces and stews, and brings warm depth to rubs and marinades. Commonly sold as a fine powder; some markets also offer a coarse grind.
Originating in the Andean region, particularly Bolivia and southern Peru, ají colorado became a pantry staple across highland cuisines for stews, adobos, and braises. Producers sun-dry mature red chiles before milling, and regional variants reflect local cultivars and drying conditions.
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