Papa a la Huancaina Recipe

Name: Papa a la Huancaina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package 12 Oz. Of Queso Blanco; 1 whole Habanero (you Can Substitute With Various Other Peppers); 1 can 5 Oz. Evaporated Milk; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; ⅓ cups Vegetable Oil; 6 whole Medium Potatoes Boiled; 2 pieces Romaine Lettuce; 1 whole Boiled Egg; 4 whole Black Olives; 4 whole Saltine Crackers (optional)

Servings: persons

1 package 12 Oz. Of Queso Blanco
1 whole Habanero (you Can Substitute With Various Other Peppers)
1 can 5 Oz. Evaporated Milk
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Turmeric
⅓ cups Vegetable Oil
6 whole Medium Potatoes Boiled
2 pieces Romaine Lettuce
1 whole Boiled Egg
4 whole Black Olives
4 whole Saltine Crackers (optional)

1
You can use a food processor or blender.
2
Cut the queso blanco in cubes and throw them in the blender along with the habanero, evaporated milk, salt and pepper, turmeric, and vegetable oil.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
TIP: If the consistency is a bit too thick, then add a tablespoon of vegetable oil until its just right.
5
If its too thin, then crumble a saltine cracker in your hand and add to the sauce.
6
Play with it until the consistency is nice and thick.
7
Peel and slice the boiled potatoes and arrange on top of lettuce.
8
Pour sauce on top of potatoes and place slices of boiled eggs and black olives around potatoes.

586

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package 12 Oz. Of Queso Blanco, 1 whole Habanero (you Can Substitute With Various Other Peppers), 1 can 5 Oz. Evaporated Milk, Salt And Pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Papa a la Huancaina falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Papa a la Huancaina

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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