Peruvian Potatoes In Spicy Cheese Sauce (papas A La Huancaina)
Peruvian Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce, also known as Papas a la Huancaina, is a traditional Inca Cuisine dish that features creamy potatoes smothered in a spicy, cheesy sauce. This flavorful and satisfying dish is perfect for a special dinner or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound yellow potatoes, boiled and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved, for garnish
- Black olives for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the feta cheese, evaporated milk, aji amarillo paste, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- While blending, slowly add the vegetable oil until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the sliced potatoes on a serving platter lined with lettuce leaves.
- Pour the spicy cheese sauce over the potatoes, making sure they are fully covered.
- Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Serving platter Blender Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Peruvian Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce as an appetizer or a side dish for grilled meats. It pairs well with a crisp white wine or a refreshing pisco sour cocktail.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add a few drops of hot sauce to the spicy cheese sauce.
Cost
$10