Authentic Huancaina Sauce Recipe

Name: Authentic Huancaina Sauce Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 3 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and chopped, or more to taste; 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 0.75 cup evaporated milk; 2 cups crumbled queso fresco; 4 saltine crackers; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Experience the authentic taste of Peru with this spicy cheese sauce, traditionally served over boiled potatoes. Inspired by my time in Peru, this easy recipe creates a delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, garnished with boiled eggs, olives, and a sprinkle of paprika or rocoto pepper.

Total time20 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

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Ingredients

0.25 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup chopped onion
3 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, mashed
0.75 cup evaporated milk
2 cups crumbled queso fresco
4 saltine crackers
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, aji peppers, and garlic until the onion becomes soft and the mixture turns a vibrant yellow, about 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add milk, and blend until completely smooth. Add queso fresco and crackers to the blender, continuing to blend until the sauce reaches a smooth, thick yogurt-like consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 194 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 123 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 27 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g