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Peru · Peruvian
Papa a la Huancaína
Peruvian potatoes with creamy yellow chili cheese sauce and boiled egg.
- Peruvian
- 40 min total time
- 4 base servings
- 1 version
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Classic
Potatoes with cheese, milk, crackers, yellow chili and boiled egg.
Cheese and milk declare dairy and lactose; crackers declare gluten; egg garnish declares egg.
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Ingredients
- 800 g yellow potatoes
- 180 g fresh cheese Contains milk and lactose.
- 160 ml evaporated milk Contains milk and lactose.
- 45 g saltine crackers Contains gluten.
- 35 g yellow chili paste
- 30 ml neutral oil
- 2 boiled eggs Contains egg.
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 black olives
Cooking method
Preparation
- Cook potatoes
Boil potatoes until tender, then cool slightly and slice.
- Blend sauce
Blend cheese, milk, crackers, chili paste and oil until smooth.
- Adjust texture
Add a little cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
- Plate
Arrange lettuce and potatoes on plates.
- Finish
Spoon sauce over potatoes and garnish with egg and olives.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the sauce ahead?
Yes. Chill it and loosen with a little water before serving.
Why is gluten declared?
The sauce uses crackers for body.
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