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Cold Starters: Huancaina Potatoes

Cold Starters: Huancaina Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Boiled potatoes (2 per person)
  • 4 yellow chili peppers
  • 1 pack of soda crackers
  • 150g of fresh cheese
  • ¼ cup of evaporated milk
  • Oil (as needed)
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

Clean the yellow chili peppers by removing the seeds and veins to reduce the spiciness. Boil them in a little water and peel off the skin. Blend with the rest of the ingredients: fresh cheese, milk, salt, crackers, and oil until you get a smooth cream. Place the boiled potatoes cut into slices on a lettuce leaf and pour the cream over them. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and olives.