Huancaína Potato Sauce

No. of diners

Ready in

20 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Usage

Companion

Peru

One of the most important dishes of Peruvian gastronomy that you can’t resist is the Papa a la huancaína. Recognized for its special spicy flavor, it is one of the most consumed to delight the palate of all Peruvians.

Ingredients

12 Yellow (or white) potatoes
300g of fresh cheese INTERTRÓPICO
1 cup of evaporated milk INTERTRÓPICO
3 Green peppers
2 tablespoons of oil
2 hard boiled eggs in halves
6 Botija olives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

STEP 1

Boil the potatoes and eggs in salted water for about 10 minutes, check that they are cooked.

STEP 2

Blend the cheese, chili peppers, milk, salt, oil and pepper (if the sauce is too thick add more milk).

STEP 3

Drain the potatoes and eggs, set aside.

STEP 4

Then cover the potatoes with the sauce and garnish with olives, hard-boiled egg and parsley.

Tips

You can use small potatoes and serve as a snack.