Peruvian · appetizer
Papa a la Huancaina A Peruvian cold appetizer featuring sliced boiled potatoes topped with a creamy, spicy yellow sauce made from ají amarillo, queso fresco, and evaporated milk, garnished with boiled egg and black olives.
total 35 min
prep 15 min
cook 20 min
servings 4 Original recipe on acozykitchen.com
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Back to 4 servings 2 whole ají amarillo chiles or 1 tablespoon ají amarillo paste Olive oil 0.25 yellow or white onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Kosher salt 12 oz queso fresco, cut into cubes 1 evaporated milk, 5-ounce can Pinch ground turmeric ), (optional 4 saltine crackers 4 leaves iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce, for plating 5 boiled and peeled russet or yellow potatoes, cooled and peeled 1 large boiled egg, quartered 3 pitted Peruvian black olives or kalamata olives
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1 Step 1: If using whole ají amarillo chiles, thaw them if necessary. Slice them in half and remove the stem and seeds.2 Step 2: In a small sauté pan over medium heat, add a teaspoon of oil, reserving the rest of the olive oil. Cook the ají amarillo chiles until softened. Transfer to a blender. If using paste, add the paste to the blender and proceed as instructed below.3 Step 3: To the same small sauté pan, add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook until mostly softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the blender, along with the cubed queso blanco, evaporated milk, and ground turmeric (if using); blend until mostly smooth. With the blender running, slowly add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Add about 3 to 4 crushed saltine crackers and blend again until it reaches a thick rich consistency. Add another cracker if the consistency seems too thin. Salt to taste.4 Step 4: Slice the peeled potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. To plate, arrange the lettuce leaves on a large plate. Fan the sliced potatoes atop the lettuce, and pour the sauce over the potatoes. Garnish with eggs and olives.getsaucepan.com/r/055d683a-b3b4-43f2-a242-6aa0072fb700 · Original: https://www.acozykitchen.com/papa-a-la-huancaina
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