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Papas a la Huancaina

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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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 559

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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Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Garnish the dish with slices of hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
  5. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 1521mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2712IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 502mgIron: 3mg

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