PAPAS A LA HUANCAINA

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Potatoes in a spicy cheese sauce. A classic Peruvian recipe.

Provided by digitalbath11

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 Yukon Gold potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 yellow chile peppers
2 garlic cloves
14 ounces queso blanco (fresh white cheese)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more as needed
4 leaves lettuce, or more to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
6 large black olives, halved

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add yellow chile peppers and garlic cloves; cook and stir until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer chile peppers and garlic cloves to a blender. Add queso blanco and vegetable oil; blend until smooth. Thin with heavy cream until a creamy consistency is reached.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Cut potatoes in half and place on top. Pour sauce over potatoes. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 124.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

Razu Khan
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of potatoes.


Alice Brownhat
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This recipe is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Abdullah Khalil
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I thought the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Salamsa Ahamed
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jim Furlong
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I would recommend serving this dish with a side of rice or quinoa.


Zaran Khan
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The aji amarillo paste really made the dish. It gave the sauce a beautiful color and a slightly spicy flavor.


Bipel Khadka
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I was surprised at how easy this dish was to make. It's definitely a keeper!


Maxwell Ouma
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Raja Raja
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I've never had papas a la huancaina before, but it was so good, I'll definitely be making it again. The sauce is amazing!


Rms Marshmellow
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I loved how creamy and flavorful the sauce was. It was the perfect complement to the potatoes.


Kevin Cooks
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This is a really easy and delicious recipe that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sufiyan Rehman
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The potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the sauce had a great flavor.


Lewis Zulu
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This papas a la huancaina recipe is a winner! The sauce is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


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