Peruvian Papas a La Huancaina
Papas a la Huancaina is a traditional Peruvian dish made with boiled potatoes and a creamy, spicy cheese sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black olives - 8, sliced
- Hard-boiled eggs - 4, sliced
- Lettuce leaves - For serving
- Salt - To taste
- Evaporated milk - 1/2 cup
- Queso fresco - 1 cup, crumbled
- Aji amarillo paste - 2 tablespoons
- Yellow potatoes - 8 medium-sized
Let's Get Started
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a blender, combine the aji amarillo paste, queso fresco, evaporated milk, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Peel the cooled potatoes and slice them into thick rounds.
- Arrange the potato slices on a serving platter lined with lettuce leaves.
- Pour the huancaina sauce over the potatoes, making sure to cover them completely.
- Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g