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Transfer the salt, cooked onion with oil, lime juice, and chile, pepitas and soaking water to a blender.
Aji Panca chili (or chile) – This chili has a very mild heat. According to Chili Pepper Madness, its heat comes in only at 500 Scovilles which is low compared to jalapeno at 3500 Scovilles. Compared to New Mexico chile, I would consider it mild medium. So if you want the paste a little spicier, then throw in a hotter chile pod to boost up the heat level. Just don’t get carried away because you don’t want to miss the flavor of the aji panca which is quite unique.
Recipe author: MJ of MJ's Kitchen