Huancaina Sauce Recipe
Huancaina sauce is a tasty sauce that is used in a variety of dishes throughout Central America. It is mainly used in tamales and beverages, as well as seafood dishes such as seafood enchiladas.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 aji Amarillo peppers (seeded and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (mashed)
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups crumbled queso fresco
- 4 saltine crackers
- Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Saute onion, aji peppers, and garlic for 5 to 10 minutes, until onion is soft and mixture is bright yellow.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and add the milk. Blend until smooth.
- Combine queso fresco and crackers with the mixture and blend until the sauce is smooth and the consistency of thick yoghurt.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal