Papa a la huancaina
Cold boiled potatoes under a creamy, golden cheese and chilli sauce. A classic Peruvian starter.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the whole potatoes for 20 minutes until tender. Drain, cool, then peel and slice thickly.
20 min - 2
Blend the feta, aji amarillo paste, evaporated milk, crackers and oil until completely smooth and thick like double cream.
- 3
Taste. It should be salty, mildly hot and creamy. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
- 4
Lay lettuce on a plate and arrange the potatoes on top.
- 5
Spoon the sauce over generously. Add the egg and olives.
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