Huancaina Sauce 3 Ways | Eating with Andy

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin can be more affordable.

yellow chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are more accessible.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while regular milk is widely available.

Boil water in a large pot and add fettuccine; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the fettuccine and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season the steak with salt and black pepper; add to the skillet.

Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

Remove steak from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

In a blender, combine yellow chili peppers, fresh cheese, evaporated milk, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

Blend until smooth to create the Huancaina sauce.

In the same skillet, add the Huancaina sauce and heat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Slice the cooked steak and arrange it over the fettuccine on plates.

Drizzle the Huancaina sauce over the fettuccine and steak.

Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and parsley.

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