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papas a la huancaina recipe by irenemercadal.com

Papa a la huacaina recipe

you will love this tasty cold potato dish served with a spicy creamy sauce that is a classic in all Peruvians homes.
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine peruvian cuisine
Keyword papa a la huacaina recipe, peruvian spicy potatoes, potato huacaina
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 700 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes washed
  • 2 medium onions peeled and cut into julienne strips
  • 1 pound white cheese or queso fresco can be goat cheese
  • 1/2 pound of walnuts
  • 1 can evaporated milk approximately 380 ml
  • 2 spicy yellow chili peppers or 1 tablespoon of yellow chili pepper paste
  • 6 soda or water crackers
  • a dash mild-tasting oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • Black olives and letuce to serve

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in plenty of cold water. Heat to a boil, and once boiling, cook for 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let them cool.
  2. In a large pot with plenty of water, immerse the potatoes and cook over medium heat until a knife inserted into them doesn't stick. Let them cool, peel, cut into 3 cm slices, and set aside.
  3. To make the sauce: In a skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the onions for 3 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine the sautéed onions, evaporated milk, and yellow chili pepper. Process until you have a homogeneous mixture. Add the walnuts, then the cheese, and finally the crackers with a drizzle of oil. The sauce should be slightly thinner than mayonnaise; you can adjust the texture with more or fewer crackers.
  5. On a plate, place the cooked potatoes, top with the huancaína sauce, garnish with hard-boiled eggs and olives, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Papa a la huacaina recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 700
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.