PAPA A LA HUANCAINA (POTATOES WITH CHILE-CHEESE SAUCE)
Papa a la Huancaína, or potatoes Huancayo-style, is one of the most famous dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Boiled potatoes are topped with a slightly spicy, rich and creamy cheese sauce and are served cold or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover the whole potatoes with cold, salted water, boil until cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut in half length-wise or into rounds.
- Place the cheese, evaporated milk, peppers and turmeric in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. With the motor running, add the crackers one at a time to thicken the sauce. With the motor still running, drizzle in the oil. Add more crackers if the sauce is too thin, or some milk or water if it is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Line a serving platter with the lettuce leaves. Place the potatoes on top of the lettuce leaves. Spoon the chile-cheese sauce over the potatoes. Garnish serving plate with egg quarters and tomato wedges. Sprinkle olives over potatoes and serve cold or at room temperature.
- VARIATIONS:.
- Papa a la Huancaina is also popular in Bolivia. However, the cheese is sometimes substituted with 1 cup of natural peanut butter.
- Ají amarillois the fiery yellow pepper common in Peruvian cuisine. These peppers can be found canned or in jars at many Latino markets.
- Try using a variety of potatoes for a colorful effect: blue, Yukon gold, russets, etc.
- A little garlic can be added to the sauce. A little lime or lemon juice squeezed in the sauce can round out its taste nicely as well.
- A local herb, palillo, is often added to the sauce, imparting a further bright yellow color. It can sometimes be found in powdered form at Latino markets. Turmeric is a fine substitute.
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Md Shahed
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Alju Rai
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Kurt Gurtok
[email protected]This is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
monkey
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Peruvian food.
DgtlOne
[email protected]This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Zubair Shaikh1234
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out just like the one I had at the restaurant.
JerTaviia Taylor
[email protected]I had this dish at a restaurant recently and I was so excited to find this recipe so I could make it at home.
Ariful Ruhii
[email protected]This is a must-try for any fan of Peruvian cuisine.
Protul Mondl
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Peruvian food, but this dish changed my mind.
Corin Bryan
[email protected]The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was out of this world!
Masud Kamal
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made with simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Bimala Rai
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
BENARD ONDICHO
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Rk Kanon
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the delicious flavors.
Anthony Moss
[email protected]The sauce is amazing! It has the perfect balance of spice and creaminess.
shawnee ankrom
[email protected]I love the combination of creamy sauce and the tender potatoes. It's a perfect dish for a party or a special occasion.
saeed qureshi
[email protected]This dish is not only a delight to the taste buds, but it's also a visually stunning dish that is sure to impress your guests.