Peruvian Potatoes With Cheese And Peanut Sauce (Oco

Name: Peruvian Potatoes With Cheese And Peanut Sauce (Ocopa a l'Arequipena)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, shelled, deveined, and cooked; 3 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 lb. mild Cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup skinned peanuts, ground; 1 cup minced onions; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 OR; more yellow chili peppers, seeded and minced; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. salt; Milk; Ground soda crackers if needed; 10 soft lettuce leaves; 10 hot boiled potatoes, peeled; 10 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved; 10 OR; more black olives

Servings: persons

1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, shelled, deveined, and cooked
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. mild Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup skinned peanuts, ground
1 cup minced onions
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 OR
more yellow chili peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
Milk
Ground soda crackers if needed
10 soft lettuce leaves
10 hot boiled potatoes, peeled
10 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved
10 OR
more black olives

1
Put all but a few cooked shrimp in a blender or food processor, setting the remainder aside for a garnish.
2
Blend or process until shrimp become pastelike.
3
Pour in oil; blend briefly.
4
Add the cheese, peanuts, onions, garlic, chili pepper, oregano, and salt.
5
Blend and puree ingredients until a thick sauce (the consistency of peanut butter) results.
6
If sauce is too thick, thin out with small additions of milk.
7
If sauce is too thin, thicken with small additions of ground soda crackers.
8
Sauce may be served warm or at room temperature.
9
Place lettuce leaves on 10 dinner plates.
10
Set hot potatoes on top of the lettuce.
11
Surround with eggs and olives.
12
Pour 1/2 cup sauce over each serving, garnishing with the reserved shrimp.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, shelled, deveined, and cooked, 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/2 lb. mild Cheddar cheese, grated, 1 cup skinned peanuts, ground, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Potatoes With Cheese And Peanut Sauce (Ocopa a l'Arequipena) falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peruvian Potatoes With Cheese And Peanut Sauce (Ocopa a l'Arequipena)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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