PERUVIAN PAPAS A LA HUANCAíNA (POTATOES WITH CHEESE)

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Papas a la huancaína (potatoes with cheese) is a popular meal during Carnival. From FoodinPeru.com

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (or more, to taste)
salt, to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups monterey jack cheese or 3 cups swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
6 potatoes, drained, peeled, and quartered
1 -2 hard-boiled egg, for garnish

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes, place them in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain, allow the potatoes to cool. Peel them, cut them into quarters, and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, red pepper, and salt. Add onion slices and coat them with the mixture. Stir well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat.
  • Add cheese, turmeric, and heavy cream. Stirring constantly, continue cooking over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
  • Add the cooked potatoes and gently stir to heat through, about 5 minutes. Do not allow mixture to boil, or it will curdle.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with hard-boiled eggs.
  • Sprinkle onion mixture over the potatoes. Serve immediately while potatoes are hot.

Leland burnes
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Peruvian food.


Evan Jones
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I made this dish for my Peruvian friend and she said it was the best Papas a la Huancaína she had ever had. I was so happy to hear that!


Nifemi Bakare
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Deewhy Ytepes
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I'm not a big fan of Peruvian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Nuru Zakiu
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Peruvian food.


Hadisur Rahman
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Hector Gonzales
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This was a great dish to serve at a party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khin Yatanar Nattlin
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I made this recipe for my Peruvian friend and she said it was the best Papas a la Huancaína she had ever had. I was so happy to hear that!


Tang Christopher
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This dish was delicious! The potatoes were soft and fluffy and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marjorie Arroyo
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I'm always looking for new Peruvian recipes to try and this one did not disappoint. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Robiul Islam Sojib
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This was my first time making Papas a la Huancaína and it turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious and I loved the addition of the olives.


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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Namagembe evelyn
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


-MrWho-
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Paige Lawrence
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and I loved the presentation. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Umar Shiraz
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I'm from Peru and this recipe is very authentic. The Huancaína sauce is spot-on and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to try a classic Peruvian dish.


Carlo Bade
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This was my first time making Papas a la Huancaína and it turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious and I loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs.


Cynthia Bomar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the soft potatoes and the tangy sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amber Hill
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the Huancaína sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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