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What Is Huancaina Sauce?
Huancaina sauce is a creamy yellow Peruvian sauce made by blending aji amarillo, a fruity yellow chili, with fresh cheese, milk and crackers until smooth. It is mild, rich and a little tangy. At La Granja you will find it on huancaina potatoes and served with fried yuca for dipping.
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Where Does Huancaina Sauce Come From?
The name points to Huancayo, a city in the Peruvian Andes. Papa a la huancaina, boiled potatoes covered in the sauce, is one of Peru’s best known starters and a staple at family gatherings.
Is Huancaina Sauce Spicy?
Not very. Aji amarillo has a warm, fruity heat, but the cheese and milk mellow it out. Most people describe it as creamy with a gentle kick, which makes it a hit with kids and spice lovers alike.
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What Do You Eat With Huancaina Sauce?
At La Granja, try the huancaina potatoes appetizer, or dip fried yuca straight into it. The chicken sampler, with chicken wings, popcorn chicken, BBQ chicken and fried yuca, comes with huancaina sauce too. Plenty of fans swear it is the best thing to dunk rotisserie chicken in as well.
What Other Sauces Does La Granja Have?
See our guide to the sauces at a Peruvian chicken restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is huancaina sauce made of?
Huancaina sauce is made from aji amarillo chili, fresh cheese, milk and crackers blended until creamy.
Is huancaina sauce spicy?
It is mild. The cheese and milk balance the gentle heat of the aji amarillo.
What does La Granja serve with huancaina sauce?
La Granja serves huancaina potatoes, and the chicken sampler with fried yuca comes with huancaina sauce.
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