Potatoes with Huancaína Sauce (Papa a la Huancaína)

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Potatoes with Huancaína Sauce (Papa a la Huancaína)
94 min.
6
314kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish to elevate your meal, look no further than Papa a la Huancaína – a delicious Peruvian classic that combines tender potatoes with a rich, creamy Huancaína sauce. This dish features a perfect balance of spicy aji amarillo peppers, tangy queso fresco, and savory olives, making it a delightful treat for the senses. Served on a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce and garnished with hard-cooked eggs, it's a visually stunning and satisfying dish that works well with any main course.

Not only is this recipe packed with bold flavors, but it’s also gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The creamy sauce, made with evaporated milk and a touch of olive oil, comes together effortlessly in a blender, creating a smooth texture that coats each slice of potato beautifully. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something unique, Papa a la Huancaína is a dish that’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

This recipe serves six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or special occasions. With its perfect blend of spice, creaminess, and freshness, Papa a la Huancaína is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup ají mirasol paste peeled seeded
  • 0.3 cup olives black pitted halved lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup evaporated milk fat-free
  •  garlic clove minced
  • large hardboiled eggs sliced into 6 wedges
  • cups lettuce shredded
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  •  bell pepper red
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt divided
  • ounces optional - few of cheese - we use sheep's milk 
  • pounds yukon gold potatoes blue

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Place unpeeled potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Drain and cool slightly. Peel potatoes, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  3. Preheat broiler.
  4. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
  5. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until blackened.
  6. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly.
  7. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop to measure 1/3 cup.
  8. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  10. Add onion; saut 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  11. Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
  12. Place onion mixture, 1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper, milk, aji amarillo paste, cheese, remaining 5 teaspoons oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; process 3 minutes or until thick and smooth, scraping sides.
  13. Arrange potato slices on each of 6 lettuce-lined plates. Spoon sauce over potatoes; arrange egg wedges and olives around potatoes on each plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories314kcal
Protein13.94%
Fat41.19%
Carbs44.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.63
Glycemic Load
20.38
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.65782617486%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
1.33mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:313.55kcal
15.68%
Fat:14.76g
22.7%
Saturated Fat:5.78g
36.15%
Carbohydrates:36.17g
12.06%
Net Carbohydrates:31.47g
11.44%
Sugar:5.89g
6.55%
Cholesterol:91.46mg
30.49%
Sodium:948.39mg
41.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.24g
22.47%
Vitamin C:59.41mg
72.01%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.58%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.91%
Phosphorus:263.17mg
26.32%
Potassium:885.41mg
25.3%
Vitamin A:1149.69IU
22.99%
Calcium:221.7mg
22.17%
Fiber:4.7g
18.78%
Vitamin K:19.13µg
18.21%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.66%
Folate:67.36µg
16.84%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.27%
Selenium:10.58µg
15.12%
Magnesium:53.84mg
13.46%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.88%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.66%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.44%
Iron:2.05mg
11.39%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.36%
Copper:0.22mg
10.98%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.51%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.29%
Source:My Recipes