{"product_id":"aji-cachucha-pepper-seeds-canada","title":"Aji Cachucha Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aji Cachucha, also known as Ají Dulce, is a sweet and flavorful Caribbean pepper that is a staple in Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine\u003cspan\u003e. Despite being a relative of the fiery habanero, it has a very mild heat and a delicious fruity, smoky flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFlavor and heat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAS\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSweet and fruity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mat90e\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAji Cachucha\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis known for its distinctly sweet, fruity, and smoky flavor, which makes it ideal for building complex flavor profiles in dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAT\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eVery mild heat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn the Scoville scale, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mat90e\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAji Cachucha\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e is typically between 0 and 1,000 SHU, though some varieties or individual peppers can reach up to 5,000 SHU. This is significantly milder than a standard jalapeño.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAU\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNo strong floral taste:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike its habanero cousins, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mat90e\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAji Cachucha\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edoes not have the strong floral notes that can overpower a dish. Instead, it has a clean, bell pepper-like aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eUses and preparation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAX\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mat90e\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAji Cachucha peppers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare an incredibly versatile seasoning pepper, prized for their flavor rather than their heat\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAX\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAX\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSofrito:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are an essential ingredient in sofrito, a foundational sauce for many Latin American and Caribbean dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAa\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRice and beans:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe peppers are frequently added to rice and bean dishes, providing a deep, aromatic flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSoups and stews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are used to flavor soups, stews, and other cooked meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRaw and fresh:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Aji Cachucha's sweetness and mildness mean it can also be chopped and added to fresh salsas or salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAd\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRoasting and stuffing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor a richer flavor, the peppers can be roasted. They can also be stuffed with meats or cheeses for a mild, savory snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sv-bundle-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant the curated set?\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety is also included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/no-heat-pepper-seed-pack\"\u003eNo-Heat Pepper Pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50288117842210,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/aji-chachucha-pepper-casa-verde-microfarm-3-600x590.jpg?v=1768174693","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/aji-cachucha-pepper-seeds-canada","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}