Potatoes In Spicy Cheese Sauce (papa A La Huancaina)

Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce, also known as Papa a la Huancaina, is a classic Peruvian dish that features boiled potatoes smothered in a creamy and spicy cheese sauce. This dish is a popular appetizer or side dish in Peruvian cuisine, and it's perfect for anyone who loves a little kick of heat with their potatoes.

Potatoes In Spicy Cheese Sauce (papa A La Huancaina)

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and peeled
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and deveined
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup saltine crackers, crushed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 8 black olives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the feta cheese, evaporated milk, aji amarillo peppers, vegetable oil, saltine crackers, garlic, and onion. Blend until smooth to make the Huancaina sauce.
  2. Slice the boiled potatoes and arrange them on a serving platter.
  3. Pour the Huancaina sauce over the potatoes, making sure to coat them evenly.
  4. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Serving platter Blender Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop Pot for boiling potatoes

Serving suggestions

Serve the Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce as an appetizer or side dish alongside a traditional Peruvian meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more aji amarillo peppers to the Huancaina sauce.

Cost

$15