Papa a la Hancaina

파파 아 라 우앙카이나

Peruvian appetizer of boiled yellow potatoes in a spicy, creamy sauce

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Papa a la huancaína is a Peruvian appetizer of boiled potatoes in a spicy, creamy sauce made of queso fresco and sautéed or grilled ají amarillo, red onion and garlic, all traditionally ground or pounded in a batán. Although the dish's name is derived from Huancayo, a city in the central Peruvian highlands nearest Lima, it has become a staple of everyday and holiday cuisine throughout the country. It is one of the most popular and representative gastronomic products of Peru.

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