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
- Blend cheese, milk, aji amarillo, peanuts, crackers, garlic, oil, and salt into a thick sauce.
- Arrange lettuce and potatoes on a platter.
- Spoon the sauce over the potatoes.
- 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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