Papas a la Huancaina

Potatoes in a spicy cheese sauce. A classic Peruvian recipe.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 15 minutes.

Step: 2

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add yellow chile peppers and garlic cloves; cook and stir until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.

Step: 3

Transfer chile peppers and garlic cloves to a blender. Add queso blanco and vegetable oil; blend until smooth. Thin with heavy cream until a creamy consistency is reached.

Step: 4

Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Cut potatoes in half and place on top. Pour sauce over potatoes. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Per Serving: 408 calories; protein 12.4g; carbohydrates 42.8g; fat 21.6g; cholesterol 74mg; sodium 124.9mg.

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