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Papa a la Huancaina

Papa a la huancaina is a Peruvian traditional appetizer composed of thickly sliced boiled potatoes that are smothered in a subtly spicy cheese sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients

  • 6 yellow potatoes , boiled and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 saltine crackers
  • 8 oz. queso fresco (farmer cheese)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • lettuce leaves
  • black olives , pitted and halved
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs , peeled and halved
  • salt
  • parsley , finely chopped
Equipment
  • blender

Instructions

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  1. In a blender, add the aji amarillo paste, oil and evaporated milk, crackers, farmer cheese and salt. Process until creamy.
  2. In a plate put a few lettuce leaves. Add some thick potato slices on top, and cover with a few tablespoons of the sauce.
  3. Decorate with black olives, hard-boiled eggs and parsley.