Aji De Gallina Peruvian Potatoes #SP5

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2

Aji De Gallina Peruvian Potatoes

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
	2 cups evaporated milk
	1 tablespoon pureed sliced nachos jalapeno pepper
	10 ounces queso blanco , mexican cheese , small cubed
	2 ounces ground chopped walnuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

700

Sugar

17g

Fat

42g

Aji De Gallina Peruvian Potatoes is a popular Peruvian dish that is enjoyed by many around the world. This creamy and slightly spicy potato dish has a rich history dating back to the colonial times in Peru where it was first prepared by Afro-Peruvian cooks. The main ingredient of this dish involves boiling Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion until they are tender. The potatoes are then coated with a creamy sauce made with evaporated milk, ground chopped walnuts, queso blanco, and pureed jalapeno pepper, which gives it a slight kick. This comforting and satisfying dish is perfect for a family dinner or for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.	Boil the Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion until cooked, drain and set aside.
2.	Blend the evaporated milk with the pureed sliced nachos jalapeno pepper in a blender until well combined.
3.	In a large pot, sauté the ground chopped walnuts until toasted. Add the cubed queso blanco and stir until melted.
4.	Add the milk mixture and boiled potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for around 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Aji De Gallina Peruvian Potatoes is a flavorful and hearty dish that will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.

The combination of spiciness from the jalapeno and creaminess from the queso blanco creates a unique and delicious taste.

Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion makes it easy to prepare and saves time on peeling and dicing potatoes.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of evaporated milk and cheese.

It is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance or nut allergies due to the use of queso blanco and ground chopped walnuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, this dish provides a good source of protein, calcium, and potassium.
The jalapeno pepper in this recipe contains capsaicin, a compound that helps reduce inflammation and boost metabolism.