Spicy Peanut Sauce (ocopa Arequipeña)

Name: Spicy Peanut Sauce (ocopa Arequipeña)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted peanuts; 2 garlic cloves; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 4 saltine crackers; 1/4 cup fresh cheese, crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste

Spicy Peanut Sauce, also known as Ocopa Arequipeña, is a traditional Peruvian sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This creamy and spicy sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling over grilled meats, or tossing with noodles.

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Ingredients

1 cup roasted peanuts
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup evaporated milk
4 saltine crackers
1/4 cup fresh cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a blender, combine the roasted peanuts, garlic, onion, aji amarillo paste, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
Add the evaporated milk and saltine crackers. Blend again until the mixture is creamy.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the crumbled fresh cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the spicy peanut sauce with your favorite dishes or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:: 10 minutes
Cooking time:: 5 minutes
Total time:: 15 minutes
Cooking method: Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories: 120 per serving
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 9g

Supplies

Blender Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the spicy peanut sauce with grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, or as a dipping sauce for plantain chips.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier sauce, add more aji amarillo paste. Adjust the consistency by adding more evaporated milk for a thinner sauce or more crackers for a thicker sauce.