Ajiaco de papas ~ Peruvian Cheesy Potatoes
By
Maria Collins
@StacisMom25
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This is one of my favorite Peruvian side dishes. I wish I could say that my grandma gave me the recipe because she did make this quite often during my childhood in Peru, but I found it online long ago, and modified it to match the memory I had of my grandma's potatoes. It's very easy and fairly quick yet the flavor is outstanding. Perfect side dish with a hearty steak or roasted chicken.
p.s. Aji paste can be found in Latin American markets.
p.s. Aji paste can be found in Latin American markets.
Ingredients
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3 lbnew potatoes
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3 clovegarlic ~ finely chopped
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1 mediumyellow onion ~ finely chopped
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3 Tbspaji paste or 3 medium serrano peppers finely chopped
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 chalf & half
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3/4 lbqueso fresco or feta cheese cubed
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3 mediumhard boiled eggs ~ coarsely chopped
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·salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Ajiaco de papas ~ Peruvian Cheesy Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and boil in lightly salted water. When done, drain well and cube.
- Saute garlic, onion, and aji paste or chiles in oil until the onion is slightly golden.
- To the sautéed onions, add potatoes and milk, and stir carefully so as not to mash the potatoes.
- Add the cheese and eggs to the potatoes, and cook just enough to heat through and serve. Garnish with a bit of chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!!
About Ajiaco de papas ~ Peruvian Cheesy Potatoes
Course/Dish: Potatoes
