Ocopa Arequipeña (Potatoes in Herb and Peanut Sauce)
Warm boiled potatoes under a green, nutty, mildly spicy sauce of herbs, peanuts and cheese. A classic from Arequipa.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 924kcal
- 52.7gcarbs
- 9.4gof which sugars
- 70.8gfat
- 20.4gsaturates
- 23.8gprotein
- 12.6gfibre
- 9.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain and keep warm.
20 min - 2
At the same time, hard boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool in cold water and peel.
9 min - 3
Put the peanuts, coriander, mint, aji amarillo, garlic, feta, evaporated milk, crackers, oil and salt in a blender. Blend until a thick, smooth green sauce.
- 4
Taste and add black pepper or a splash of milk if too thick. It should coat a spoon.
- 5
Halve the potatoes and eggs. Spoon the sauce over the potatoes and top with the eggs and olives. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
