Discover the tantalizing flavors of Peruvian cuisine with this delightful recipe for Papas a la Huancaina, a traditional dish that combines the soft, comforting texture of boiled potatoes with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce made from aji amarillo peppers, evaporated milk, and queso fresco. This vibrant and savory dish is a staple in Peruvian homes, often served as an appetizer or main course, and is sure to impress your taste buds with its perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PAPA A LA HUANCAINA (HUANCAYO-STYLE POTATOES)
This means Huancainan-style potato and comes from Huancayo, Peru. It's an easy-to-make dish of sliced potatoes with a special sauce.
Provided by marco
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Peruvian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Boil chile peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Run chiles under cold water to cool until cool enough to handle; remove and discard skins.
- Blend onion, chile peppers, cheese, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Stream evaporated milk into the blended mixture while continuing to blend until a creamy sauce is achieved.
- Arrange 1 lettuce leaf onto each of 8 plates. Halve potatoes and arrange 3 halves onto each lettuce leaf. Drizzle creamy sauce over the potatoes. Top each with an egg half and two black olive halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 927.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
POTATOES WITH CHEESE SAUCE (PAPAS A LA HUANCAíNA)
Potatoes are a cornerstone of the Peruvian diet, and for good reason: They have been cultivated in the Andes for more than 8,000 years, and the country boasts a whopping 3,000 varieties of the tuber, which comes in a myriad of shapes, colors, and sizes. In the regional capital of Huancayo, creamy, gently spiced cheese sauce is usually poured over the potatoes or served as a dip. To really highlight the potatoes (purple-fleshed ones look especially dramatic), we serve them over the sauce, with accompaniments of lime and meaty olives.
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 (first course or side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with water in a medium pot and season well with salt, then briskly simmer, covered, until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool, then peel.
- Meanwhile, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then blend with remaining ingredients in a blender until very smooth and thicker than heavy cream (if necessary, thin with milk). Season with salt.
- Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Spoon some sauce onto 8 small plates, then top with sliced potatoes. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
- What to drink:
- Concha y Toro Terrunyo Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc '07
PAPAS A LA HUANCAINA
Steps:
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, egg yolks, salt and pepper and Aji or Tabasco. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until incorporated. Add lemon juice, milk and scallions and blend until combined. (For a thicker sauce, add more cottage cheese, for a thinner sauce, add more milk.)
- Line plates with lettuce leaves. Toss potatoes with sauce to coat evenly and arrange on lettuce leaves. Top with egg slices and place black olives around the edges of the plates.
POTATOES IN SPICY CHEESE SAUCE - PAPA A LA HUANCAINA
This famous Peruvian dish Papa a la Huancaína was posted by Marian Blazes. I have posted it here for use in the ZWT-7 world tour of South/Central America. This is a dish of sliced potatoes covered in a spicy cheese sauce that is typically served cold, as a first course or as a lunch dish. It is delicious made with yellow or white potatoes. The sauce for the dish is called Salsa a la Huancaina and is made with aji amarillo peppers. The spiciness can be adjusted by using less or more yellow chile peppers. (your preference) If you would rather not have it spicy, you may use some tumeric powder instead for flavor.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Peruvian
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the sauce - Remove seeds from yellow chile peppers and chop into 1 inch pieces.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and chile peppers (or paste) in the oil until onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes. If using the tumeric option, add it now.
- Once onion is softened remove from heat and let cool.
- Place the onion-chile mixture in a food processor or blender, add the evaporated milk and blend.
- Next add the cheese and crackers and blend until smooth.
- The sauce should be fairly thick. If necessary thicken you can thicken the sauce with more saltines or thin the sauce with more .
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at room temperature or chilled.
- For the potatoe dish - Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and add the potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes until tender, drain and let cool.
- Slice the potatoes and place on top of the lettuce leaves.
- Then pour the huancaína sauce over the potatoes and garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and black olive halves.
PAPA A LA HUANCAINA (POTATOES HUANCAYO-STYLE)
Papa a la Huancaína is a Peruvian potato and egg dish - I love this recipe.
Provided by Rob
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
- Combine queso fresco, evaporated milk, jalapeno pepper, and turmeric in a food processor and puree until smooth. Keep the processor running and add crackers, 1 at a time, to thicken the sauce. Drizzle in oil while processing. Adjust consistency of sauce by either adding more crackers (if the sauce is too thin) or thinning it out with milk, if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves and distribute potatoes on top. Spoon cheese sauce over the potatoes and garnish with quartered eggs and tomato wedges. Sprinkle olives over potatoes and serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.8 calories, Carbohydrate 90.5 g, Cholesterol 250.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 314.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
PERUVIAN PAPAS A LA HUANCAíNA (POTATOES WITH CHEESE)
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
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.
Tips:
- Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and are less likely to fall apart when boiled.
- Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and difficult to slice.
- Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it over low heat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Papas a la Huancaina is a delicious and easy-to-make Peruvian dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of creamy sauce, tender potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Papas a la Huancaina a try. You won't be disappointed!
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