PAPA A LA HUANCAÍNA AUTÉNTICA - El Clásico que Nunca Falla

AUTHENTIC HUANCAÍNA-STYLE POTATOES - The Classic That Never Fails

Papa a la Huancaína - The Classic That Never Fails

Papa a la Huancaína is one of the most emblematic dishes of Peruvian cuisine. This delicious appetizer combines yellow potatoes with a creamy yellow chili pepper sauce that wins everyone over.

📦 MAIN INGREDIENTS (Available in our kit)

✨ INGREDIENTS IN OUR KIT:

  • 🧄 Sibarita Garlic Paste 250g - Available in our store!
  • 🌿 Ajinomoto 100g - Available in our store!
  • 🌶️ Sibarita Yellow Chili Pepper 250g - Available in our store!

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🥔 OTHER NECESSARY INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 kg of yellow potatoes (or white potatoes)
  • 200g of fresh cheese
  • 1 can of evaporated milk (400ml)
  • 6 soda crackers
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Hard-boiled eggs for decoration
  • black olives
  • Fresh lettuce

👨🍳 STEP-BY-STEP PREPARATION:

Step 1: Cook the potatoes

Wash and cook the potatoes in their skins in salted water until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes). Let cool, peel, and slice.

Step 2: Prepare the Huancaína sauce

In a blender, place the fresh cheese, evaporated milk, soda crackers, 2 tablespoons of Sibarita yellow chili pepper, 1 tablespoon of Sibarita garlic paste, and a pinch of Ajinomoto.

Step 3: Blend the sauce

Blend all ingredients while slowly adding vegetable oil until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and adjust the salt.

Step 4: Adjust the spiciness

If you want it spicier, add more Sibarita yellow chili pepper. If it's too thick, add a little more evaporated milk.

Step 5: Prepare the presentation

On a plate, place fresh lettuce leaves as a base. Arrange the potato slices on top of the lettuce.

Step 6: Coat with the sauce

Pour the huancaína sauce generously over the potatoes, covering them completely.

Step 7: Decorate

Garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and black olives on top.

Step 8: Serve

It works perfectly as an appetizer or side dish. A classic that never fails!

💡 CHEF'S SECRETS:

  • 🌶️ Sibarita Yellow Chili Pepper: Gives authentic color and flavor without excessive spiciness
  • 🧄 Sibarita Garlic Paste: Provides the perfect aromatic touch
  • 🧂 Ajinomoto: Enhances all the flavors of the sauce
  • 🥔 Yellow potatoes: These are ideal, but white ones work too.
  • 🧀 Fresh cheese: It should be soft and creamy for a better texture
  • 🥛 Consistency: The sauce should be creamy but not too runny
  • ❄️ Extra tip: You can prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate it.

Enjoy this classic of Peruvian cuisine in the comfort of your own home!

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