Papas a la Huancaina (Cheese & Potato Salad)
by Firebyrd
Papa a la Huancaina is a cold appetizer or entree, a key dish of Criollan food (the food from Lima) and one of the most beloved. It is basically cooked potatoes served with a creamy sauce made with cheese and aji.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 small onion ; Thinly sliced/ringed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
- 6 ounces Cream Cheese ; softnd/in 1/2" cubes
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 small Serrano Peppers ; seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 cup Bibb Lettuce ; leaves
- 12 Greek olives
- 3 Eggs ; hard-boiled; peeled and cut into fourths
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix onion, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt and the red pepper; cover and reserve.
Heat 1" salted water (1 tsp. salt to 1 cup water) to boiling. Add potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook till tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain and cool. Pare potatoes; cut into fourths. Heat cream cheese, half and half, chilies, 1/4 tsp. salt and the turmeric over low heat, stirring frequently, till mixture is smooth, 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange potatoes on lettuce leaves. Spoon cheese mixture over potatoes. Drain onion; arrange on cheese and potatoes.
NOTES
Firebyrd
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (240g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 286 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 159 (56%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 17.6g | 24 % | |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 46 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 139.2mg | 43 % | |
| Sodium 224.1mg | 8 % | |
| Potassium 651.6mg | 17 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.3g | 7 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 13 % | |
| Sugars, other 22g | ||
| Protein 8.3g | 12 % | |
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Calories per serving: 286
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