Papas a la Huancaína Boliviana
A delightful Bolivian take on the classic Peruvian dish, featuring boiled yellow potatoes smothered in a creamy, slightly spicy cheese sauce, often garnished with hard-boiled eggs and olives. This version incorporates local Bolivian flavors and ingredients.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Yellow potatoes(peeled and boiled until tender)
- 3 tbsp Aji amarillo paste
- 150 g Queso fresco(crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Evaporated milk
- 4 pieces Saltine crackers(soaked in milk)
- 1 clove Garlic clove(minced)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 Hard-boiled eggs(sliced, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Black olives(for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the peeled yellow potatoes until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly. Slice them into rounds.
- 2
In a blender, combine the aji amarillo paste, crumbled queso fresco, evaporated milk, soaked saltine crackers, minced garlic, and vegetable oil.
- 3
Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 4
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Arrange the sliced potatoes on a serving platter. Generously pour the huancaína sauce over the potatoes.
- 6
Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and chopped parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the aji amarillo paste is of good quality for the best flavor.
- ✓Adjust the amount of aji amarillo paste to control the spice level.
- ✓For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of heavy cream.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of turmeric for a more vibrant yellow color.
- Serve with a side of grilled chicken or fish.