Description
Species: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Aj? Pucomucho, a wild aj?, has an original and native name that has no meaning nor translation and is found in the Peruvian jungle, central region, and Chanchamayo and Villa Rica valleys. Thie pods are small, thin, elongated and pointed and mature to a bright yellow color. The Aj? Pucomucho is not commercially grown, but is grown mostly in backyards or harvested from wild plants. This aj? can be found only in local farmers' markets and is eaten fresh with foods or used as an ingredient in preparing all types of dishes