Salsa Huancaina

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    14

  • Calories

    113 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Peruvian

Salsa Huancaina

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 to 4 yellow aji amarillo chili peppers or 1/2 cup jarred aji amarillo paste
  • 4 tablespoons canola or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups white queso fresco cheese
  • 4 saltine crackers
  • sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Remove and discard the seeds and white veins from the chili peppers. Chop the peppers into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté until the onion has softened and the garlic is fragrant, approximately 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Once cooled, place the chili mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the evaporated milk and blend well to combine.
  4. Add the cheese and crackers and blend again until smooth. The sauce should be fairly thick. Add another saltine or two if too thin. If too thick, add a little milk.
  5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve at room temperature with your favorite dishes or refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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