Papas a la Huancaína

Published September 26, 2006

Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
4(18)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ½ pound young new potatoes

  • Salt

  • 6 aji amarillo chilies

  • ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

  • 12 ounces shredded white cheese like havarti or Monterey Jack

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese

  • 2 limes or, if available, Key limes, quartered

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

22 grams carbs; 116 milligrams cholesterol; 560 calories; 13 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams saturated fat; 42 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 704 milligrams sodium; 26 grams protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cover potatoes with salted water in a pot. Bring to boil. Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes, depending on size. Drain and keep potatoes covered in pot.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, cut off stems of each chili. Slit open and remove and discard inner veins and seeds. Finely chop chilies.

  3. Step 3

    Lightly sauté bell peppers, onions and chilies in pan with oil over medium heat until very soft. Season with salt and turmeric. If vegetables start to brown, add a bit of water or cover pan. Cook until liquid has evaporated.

  4. Step 4

    Place vegetables in food processor, add ¼ cup water and purée.

  5. Step 5

    Return to pan and cook over medium heat until liquid begins to evaporate and purée becomes a thick paste.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and sour cream. Cook, stirring, over low heat until cheese, sour cream and pepper purée melt together.

  7. Step 7

    Taste for seasoning. Place potatoes (sliced if large) on platter. Spoon on sauce and serve with wedges of lime.

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You go an grow ahi amarillo in a pot. Beautiful plant.

There is no substitute for ají amarillo. You can find it on Amazon

I was unable to find the aji amarillo chilis. Can you please suggest a substitution?

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Adapted from Dr. Noah Stroe

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