HUANCAINA SAUCE

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This is traditional Peruvian spicy cheese sauce, often served over boiled and sliced potatoes. The recipe was created based on my experiences living in Peru and makes for a delicious and easy dinner starter. Serve at room temperature or cold over boiled potatoes and top with sliced boiled eggs and kalamata olives; dust with paprika (or rocoto if you have some).

Provided by aelionei

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
3 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, mashed
¾ cup evaporated milk
2 cups crumbled queso fresco
4 saltine crackers
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion, aji peppers, and garlic until onion softens and mixture is bright yellow, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender; add milk and blend until smooth. Add queso fresco and crackers to mixture and blend until sauce is smooth and the consistency of thick yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 122.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tina Opare
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This recipe is a waste of time. The sauce is not good.


Alex McIntyre
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.


mehrunisa farrukh
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I found this sauce to be a bit bland. I think it needs more salt and pepper.


Layla4
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Phoebe Lee
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I've never had Huancaina sauce before, but I'm definitely a fan now! This recipe is a keeper.


Isaias Carrillo
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This sauce is so easy to make! I love that I can have a delicious Huancaina sauce in just a few minutes.


M7md Draz
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this sauce is just the right amount of heat. It's really delicious.


shayuf abd
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This Huancaina sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. I love it!


Adnan khan baloch
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ingredients in this sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised! It's really delicious.


James Kowaleski
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Krystal tami-jayne Atkins
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This Huancaina sauce is so versatile! I've used it on chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.


Ty Dabest
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I made this sauce for a Peruvian-themed potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


hami nepali
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This sauce is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the slightly spicy flavor.


Frances Rosa
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I've tried many Huancaina sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


suresh majhi
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This Huancaina sauce was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were so rich and complex, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the grilled chicken and roasted potatoes.