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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Taj vai
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Bongumusa Jingela
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too runny for my liking, but the flavor was still good.
Taha Naeem
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Sunil Ghimire
[email protected]Meh.
Aslam Shaban
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. It only took me about 30 minutes to prepare and cook.
Marcolin Line
[email protected]This dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The creamy sauce perfectly complemented the tender potatoes, and the hint of spice added a nice touch.
Panda Queen
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The sauce was bland and the potatoes were undercooked.
Oprah Saiwana
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The potatoes were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.
Shair Zada
[email protected]I loved the creamy texture of the sauce and the slight kick of spice. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and absorbed the flavor of the sauce well.
Nneka Chigozie
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is just perfect.
Milly Blessborn
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious. The potatoes were soft and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Linta Cr7
[email protected]Just made this dish for dinner and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. My family loved it.