5.0 from 3 votes
Salsa Huancaina
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Remove and discard the seeds and white veins from the chili peppers. Chop the peppers into 1-inch pieces.
- 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.
- Once cooled, place the chili mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the evaporated milk and blend well to combine.
- 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.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve at room temperature with your favorite dishes or refrigerate until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.