Papa a la Huancaina Recipe (Peruvian Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce)
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Boiled potato slices dressed in a creamy, spicy Peruvian cheese sauce made with ají peppers and turmeric. Served cold with lettuce and olives. A classic Peruvian appetizer with complex flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 8 Yukon gold potatoes (or use other smaller potatoes)
- 3 aji amarillo chili peppers
- 1 small shallot (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese (or use another crumbly white cheese, like queso fresco)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or use another vegetable oil)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or use crema or sour cream for a lighter version)
- 3 hard boiled eggs (sliced (optional))
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced black olives
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 486mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 753mg
- Calcium
- 176mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 486MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.