Aji Mirasol
Mexico /
Capsicum annum

These chiles' name means "looking at the sun," and it truly has one of the unique fruity flavors of the chile world. Most everyone gets an apricot taste and smell from these mild Aji Mirasol chiles from south Mexico. Try them as rellenos stuffed with goat cheese, or in a crisp summer salsa with fresh herbs - it's a perfect sauce for meat or seafood.
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