Flavor Profile
Smoky and moderately spicy from dried, smoked aji cacho de cabra, followed by salty notes and earthy, lightly citrusy coriander.
How To Use
Rub onto meats before grilling or smoking so the chile and smoke bloom with heat. Sprinkle over pizza, burgers, chili, roasted vegetables, or eggs as a finishing chile flake.
FAQ
What is merquén seasoning made of?
Merquén is traditionally made from smoked aji cacho de cabra chiles, salt, and coriander. The chiles are dried and smoked before being ground.
How spicy is Chilean merquén?
It has moderate heat. The flavor emphasizes smoke and chile depth rather than intense spiciness.
What does aji cacho de cabra taste like?
It has a smoky, slightly sweet chile flavor with steady heat. When blended with salt and coriander, it becomes balanced and aromatic.
Merquén is traditionally made from smoked aji cacho de cabra chiles, salt, and coriander. The chiles are dried and smoked before being ground.
How spicy is Chilean merquén?
It has moderate heat. The flavor emphasizes smoke and chile depth rather than intense spiciness.
What does aji cacho de cabra taste like?
It has a smoky, slightly sweet chile flavor with steady heat. When blended with salt and coriander, it becomes balanced and aromatic.