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Ají Panca or just Panca is a Peruvian red/brown pepper, that is mildly spicy (less than the Ají Amarillo), it is usually sold dried (sun-dried), because of that it has some intense, aroma and kinda earthy smoky flavor. it has a lot of pigments making any food kinda dark red and it is another of the most used peppers in Peruvian cuisine.
Ají Amarillo is a Peruvian Yellow/Orange pepper, that is spicy (more than the Panca), it is usually sold fresh, frozen, or in a paste. it has an intense flavor, with some sweetness. it has a lot of pigments making any food turn yellow/orangy. it is one of the most used peppers in Peruvian cuisine.
I have been working on the culinary industry for years, tools play an important roll on the kitchen, so here are some of my recommendations.
Getting the right knife for the job is crucial if you are planning on investing on a good Japanese knife without breaking the bank and that will last for long you can go for the Masamoto 8 inch Gyuto, you can sharp it really fast, it is on the light-way side and it feels great on hand.