The rocoto is the fire of the Peruvian kitchen. Deceptively similar in appearance to a small red bell pepper, it is in truth one of the hottest chillies of the Andes, and this rocoto paste from Doña Isabel delivers its heat and character in an authentic, ready to use form, capturing a flavour that home cooks across Peru know intimately.

What makes rocoto remarkable is that its considerable heat never arrives alone. Behind the spice sits a bright, fruity juiciness and a fresh, aromatic quality that keeps the chilli lively rather than merely punishing. The paste is a rich, deep red, thick and vivid, and a little goes a long way, lending both a fiery lift and a rounded, fruity depth to whatever it seasons.

Its most iconic role is rocoto relleno, the celebrated stuffed pepper of Arequipa, but as a paste it becomes a versatile source of heat throughout the kitchen. It fires up salsas and dipping sauces, brings a spicy edge to ceviche and tiradito, and adds warmth to marinades, stews, and sauces for grilled meats and seafood. Alongside the milder ají amarillo and the smoky ají panca, it completes the trio of chillies that define authentic Peruvian cooking.

Why choose Sea House Rocoto Red Hot Pepper Paste?

• Authentic Peruvian fire. Made from genuine rocoto, one of the boldest chillies of the Andes.
• Heat with character. A serious spicy kick balanced by a fruity, fresh, aromatic quality.
• A vivid deep red. Rich and thick, adding both colour and fiery depth to any dish.
• The heart of rocoto relleno. Essential to Peru’s classic stuffed pepper and countless spicy salsas.
• Completes the Peruvian trio. The hot counterpart to ají amarillo and ají panca, ideal for seafood, grills, and sauces.