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Salsa huancaina

Versatile aji amarillo and cheese sauce for potatoes, pasta and more.

VegetarianGluten-free

15 minTime
6Servings
FacilDifficulty
PeruCuisine

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons of aji amarillo paste
  • 250 g of fresh cheese
  • 200 ml of evaporated milk
  • 6 soda crackers
  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt to taste

Step-by-step

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  1. Place the garlic in the mixing bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 7.
  2. Add the aji amarillo and saute 3 min/100°C/speed 2 to soften the flavor.
  3. Add the fresh cheese, the milk, the crackers, the oil and the salt.
  4. Crush 1 min/speed 8 until you get a smooth and creamy sauce.
  5. If it is too thick, add milk and mix 15 sec/speed 6.
  6. Taste and adjust the salt with 10 sec/speed 4 before serving.

Tips

  • Sauteing the aji reduces its acidity and improves the flavor.
  • Use it over potatoes, noodles or as a vegetable dip.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a closed container.

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