Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce Papa a La Huancaina
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of Peru with Papa a la Huancaína, a beloved recipe of tender Yukon Gold potatoes smothered in a silky, spicy cheese sauce. The star ingredient, ají amarillo paste, lends a gentle heat and distinct fruity spice, balanced beautifully with creamy queso fresco, evaporated milk, and the crunch of saltine crackers blended to perfection. This dish is elegantly plated with crisp lettuce leaves, hard-boiled eggs, and briny black olives, creating a visually stunning appetizer or side. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting yet bold Peruvian classic is a must-try for lovers of international cuisine. Whether you're looking to spice up your dinner table or impress guests with a cultural favorite, Papa a la Huancaína delivers unforgettable flavor and visual appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Ají amarillo paste
- 8 ounces Queso fresco (fresh cheese)
- 0.75 cup Evaporated milk
- 6 crackers Saltine crackers
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Hard-boiled eggs
- 8 Black olives
- 4 Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and peel. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the ají amarillo paste, queso fresco, evaporated milk, saltine crackers, vegetable oil, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Slice the cooked and peeled potatoes into thick rounds.
To assemble, arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates. Place potato slices over the lettuce.
Pour the spicy cheese sauce generously over the potatoes.
Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and place one half on each plate. Garnish with black olives.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Peruvian dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.7 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 12618 mg | 549% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.1 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 103.8 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2975 mg | 229% | |
| Iron | 81.4 mg | 452% | |
| Potassium | 6313 mg | 134% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
