Potatoes In Spicy Cheese Sauce - Papa A La Huancaina

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   For the sauce - Remove seeds from yellow chile peppers and chop into 1 inch pieces.

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   Saute the onion, garlic, and chile peppers (or paste) in the oil until onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes. If using the tumeric option, add it now.

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   Once onion is softened remove from heat and let cool.

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   Place the onion-chile mixture in a food processor or blender, add the evaporated milk and blend.

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   Next add the cheese and crackers and blend until smooth.

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   The sauce should be fairly thick. If necessary thicken you can thicken the sauce with more saltines or thin the sauce with more .

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   Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at room temperature or chilled.

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   For the potatoe dish - Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and add the potatoes.

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   Boil the potatoes until tender, drain and let cool.

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    Slice the potatoes and place on top of the lettuce leaves.

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    Then pour the huancaina sauce over the potatoes and garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and black olive halves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.