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Papas a la Huancaina
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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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
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.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
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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