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Rafael Palomino's
Peruvian Potatoes
with Salsa a la Huancaina

Serves 8 to 10

The potatoes

2lbs. small Yukon Gold or new potatoes, scrubbed

Put potatoes in large pot and add water to cover. Add salt and bring water to boil. Boil about 12 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through but still firm. Drain and let cool to the touch.



The salsa
6oz. queso blanco (Mexican white cheese) or mold feta
1/2aji mirasol, or 1 t. aji amarillo, or 1 guajillo chile, soaked in water until soft and chopped, or 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
14-oz. package saltine crackers, crumbled
112-oz. can evaporated milk
2t. ground turmeric
Lettuce leaves for serving
Peruvian or kalamata olives for garnish

Using blender or food processor, combine cheese, aji or other chile or spice, crackers, milk, and turmeric and process until smooth.

To serve: Slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick. Line platter with lettuce leaves; place potatoes on top. Pour salsa on top (if it's been chilled, stir to soften). Garnish with olives and serve.

From Viva la Vida, text ©2002 by Rafael Palomino and Arlen Gargagliano. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, Calif. Reprinted with permission.

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