- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Papa a la Huancaina is a delicious and authentic Peruvian recipe that combines the flavor of potato with the sweetness of fresh cheese and the spiciness of olive oil. It is perfect to accompany grilled meats or as a quick snack.”
What you need to know
- Autêntica receita peruana
- Rico em sabor e textura
- Facil de preparar e rápido
- Perfeita para acompanhamento de carnes grelhadas ou lanches rápidos
Ingredients
Main
- 4 large cooked potatoes
- 200g of fresh cheese
- 2 tablespoons of yellow chili paste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup of olives to garnish
Instructions
Principal
- Cook the potatoes in water until soft, then peel and set aside.
- In the blender, add the cheese, chili paste, milk, garlic and salt. Beat until smooth.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and pour in the blender mixture, stirring over low heat for 5 minutes.
- On a plate, arrange the cooked potatoes and slice them in half.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes carefully.
- Garnish with the olives and serve while still hot.
- For a special touch, add a little chopped cilantro on top before serving.
- Enjoy your Papa a la Huancaina with potato chips or as a side dish for grilled meats.
Chef's tips
- Use batatas cozidas em água para garantir um sabor suave e macia
- Decore com azeitonas para dar um toque de cor e sabor
- Adicione coentro picado por cima para um toque extra de sabor
Variations
- Adicione um pouco de pimenta vermelha ao molho para dar um toque de picância extra
- Adicione um pouco de queijo parmesão ao molho para dar um toque de sabor adicional
- Adicione um pouco de creme de leite ao molho para dar um toque de textura e sabor
Substitutions
- Substituir azeite por óleo para quem tem restrição de gordura
- Substituir azeitonas por tomates secos para dar um toque de sabor adicional
- Substituir o leite por um pouco de água para aquecer rapidamente
How to store
Serve while still warm and it can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. After preparing, reserve the sauce in an airtight container and reserve the potatoes in a separate container. Serve the heated sauce and hot cooked potatoes.
What to serve with
- Combine com chips de batata para um lanche rápido e saboroso
- Acompanhe com um bom churrasco ou carne grelhada para aumentar o sabor
Frequently asked questions
How can I prepare Papa a la Huancaina for 2 people?
Divide all ingredients by half and follow the original recipe to prepare Papa a la Huancaina for 2 people.
Can I add more olive oil to the sauce?
Yes, you can add more olive oil to the sauce to make the sauce creamier.
How can I make Papa a la Huancaina without fresh cheese?
You can replace the fresh cheese with mozzarella or parmesan for a version without fresh cheese.
