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What Are the Sauces at a Peruvian Chicken Restaurant?
At a Peruvian chicken restaurant, the sauces are half the fun. The famous green sauce is a bright, herby chili sauce, garlic sauce is creamy and savory, spicy sauce brings the heat, and huancaina is a creamy yellow chili and cheese sauce. At La Granja, you will see house garlic and spicy sauces right on the table with your chicken.
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What Is the Green Sauce on Peruvian Chicken?
The green sauce served with Peruvian chicken is usually made with green chili peppers, cilantro and other herbs blended into a creamy, bright dip. It is fresh, a little spicy and incredibly addictive on pollo a la brasa and fries. Recipes vary from restaurant to restaurant, and every family has an opinion about the best one.
What Does Garlic Sauce Taste Like?
Garlic sauce is creamy and savory with a bold garlic punch. It is a natural partner for rotisserie chicken and french fries, and it is a favorite for people who want flavor without much heat.
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How Spicy Is the Spicy Sauce?
Spicy sauce is for the heat seekers. Start with a little, then work your way up. It wakes up rice, fried rice and grilled meats.
What About the Yellow Sauce?
That is likely huancaina sauce, made from aji amarillo and cheese. It is mild and creamy, and it is the classic dip for fried yuca and potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sauce comes with Peruvian chicken?
Peruvian chicken is usually served with dipping sauces such as a green chili and herb sauce, garlic sauce, spicy sauce and creamy yellow huancaina sauce.
Does La Granja have garlic sauce?
Yes. La Granja serves house garlic sauce and spicy sauce with its rotisserie chicken.
Which Peruvian sauce is not spicy?
Garlic sauce and huancaina sauce are the mildest choices.
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