Ají molido means ground chili. In Argentine cooking, the name commonly refers to dried, crushed red chili used in chimichurri, on pizza and in stews.

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Keep it close to the oregano and garlic. A pinch of crushed chili adds warmth to a sauce or a pot of beans; how much you need depends on the pepper and your taste. Our Ají Molido is not yet available to order.
They serve similar jobs, but the pepper variety, grind and heat can differ. Ordinary crushed red pepper can work as a substitute: start with less than the recipe calls for and adjust to taste.
The name does not guarantee a heat level. Taste a little of the chili you have before seasoning the whole dish.
Stir a little into chimichurri, tomato sauce or beans, or sprinkle it over pizza, eggs and roasted vegetables. Start with a small amount and taste before adding more.
Dried crushed red chili. Final sourcing details will be published with the release.
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