Ají Cristal
- Origin
- Chile
- Scoville Heat Units
- 30 000 - 50 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Citrus, Fruity
- Color
- Orange-red
- Shape
- Short and tapered
Description
The Ají Cristal is a traditional chili from Curicó, Chile, known for its translucent skin when young. Its short pods ripen from light yellow-green to vibrant orange-red. The flavor is subtly citrusy when young and develops a fruity smokiness at full ripeness. Popular in Chilean cuisine, used fresh or dried.