Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Aji Amarillo Paste

Top flavour pairings and aji amarillo paste recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Aji amarillo paste conjures the embrace of chilli and the bracing kiss of bell pepper, but beneath its umami surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: mango, peach, and even hints of apricot. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for aji amarillo paste is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our findings reveal, for instance, how Cotija's saline tones can ground aji amarillo paste, or how bay leaf's camphoraceous notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the mild pepper aroma.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like floral, spice, and nectarous, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Capsicum Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of bell pepper is strongly associated with the flavour of camphor. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a camphor flavour, such as bay leaf, when pairing with the capsicum notes of aji amarillo paste.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing aji amarillo paste with bay leaf.

Harmonious Flavours Of Aji Amarillo Paste

Just as our analysis indicated that bell pepper and fenugreek flavour notes often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in aji amarillo paste. For instance, the mango-like flavours of aji amarillo paste are strongly associated with allspice-like and chalky accents.

The accents complementing the various accents of aji amarillo paste can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of Cotija offers many of the aroma accents complementary to aji amarillo paste, including saline and limestone aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of Cotija has many of the of the features that are complementary to aji amarillo paste, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of Cotija across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with aji amarillo paste.

Recipes That Pair Aji Amarillo Paste With Cotija

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of aji amarillo paste, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of aji amarillo paste, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to aji amarillo paste.

What To Drink With Aji Amarillo Paste

The limestone notes in gaviscon make it a perfect pairing with aji amarillo paste. Likewise, the limestone flavours in soda water create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of aji amarillo paste below.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Aji amarillo paste), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.