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Peruvian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Ocopa arequipeña

25 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian

A traditional potato dish from Arequipa, simplified with a fast blender sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.2 kg boiled potatoes, sliced
  • 200 g fresh cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
  • 6 salted crackers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 6 leaves lettuce
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup black olives

Let’s make it

  1. Blend cheese, milk, aji amarillo, peanuts, crackers, garlic, oil, and salt into a thick sauce.
  2. Arrange lettuce and potatoes on a platter.
  3. Spoon the sauce over the potatoes.
  4. Top with eggs and olives and serve at room temperature.

Use a little less chili and extra milk for a softer sauce.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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