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Choclo con Huancaína

Cultural Context

Choclo con Huancaína hails from the Andean regions of Peru, where corn is a staple food. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine, with Huancaína sauce made from aji amarillo and cheese, often served at parties and celebrations. Today, it's enjoyed not just in Peru but across Latin America, becoming a beloved appetizer in many households.

PeruvianPEappetizer
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 white corn cobs
250 grams aji amarillo
96 grams crushed crackers
300 grams fresh cheese
200 grams evaporated milk
50 milliliters filtered water
0.5 teaspoon salt
hard boiled eggs
olives
lettuce

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Yellow bell pepper mimics the flavor while being more accessible.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

1

Remove kernels from 4 white corn cobs and cook them in water until tender.

2

Drain the corn using a sifter and set aside.

3

Soak 250 grams of aji amarillo in hot water for 10 minutes after removing seeds and veins.

4

Blend the soaked aji amarillo, 96 grams of crushed crackers, 300 grams of fresh cheese, 200 grams of evaporated milk, 50 milliliters of filtered water, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until smooth.

5

Prepare the serving dish by layering lettuce and pouring the sauce on top.

6

Garnish with hard boiled eggs and olives.

Cooking Techniques

boilingblendingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potblendersifterserving dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Corn with Huancaína SauceChoclo a la Huancaína

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