Name: Papas a la Huancaina
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 large yellow potatoes (boiled and peeled); 1 cup aji amarillo paste ((Peruvian yellow chili paste)); 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups queso fresco (or feta cheese, crumbled); 4 saltine crackers; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 lettuce leaves; 4 black olives (pitted); 4 hard-boiled eggs (sliced); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Papas a la Huancaina

Papas a la Huancaina is a delicious Peruvian dish made with boiled potatoes that are smothered in a creamy, spicy cheese sauce called Huancaina sauce. The sauce is typically made with aji amarillo peppers, cheese, evaporated milk, and other flavorful ingredients. It’s a popular appetizer or side dish in Peru.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Peruvian

Servings servings

Calories 559 kcal

Ingredients

4 large yellow potatoes boiled and peeled
1 cup aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste)
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
4 saltine crackers
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 lettuce leaves
4 black olives pitted
4 hard-boiled eggs sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine the aji amarillo paste, evaporated milk, queso fresco or feta cheese, saltine crackers, minced garlic, and vegetable oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the boiled potatoes into thick rounds or halves, depending on your preference. Arrange the potato slices on a serving platter lined with lettuce leaves.
Pour the Huancaina sauce generously over the potatoes, making sure each slice is covered. You can reserve some sauce for serving on the side if you like.
Garnish the dish with slices of hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
Serve the Papas a la Huancaina at room temperature or chilled. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a side dish alongside grilled meats.

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Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 69g (23%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 236mg (79%)Sodium: 596mg (26%)Potassium: 1521mg (43%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 16g (18%)Vitamin A: 2712IU (54%)Vitamin C: 59mg (72%)Calcium: 502mg (50%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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