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Huancaina Sauce Huevos
PeruvianMedium

Huancaina Sauce Huevos

Eggs served over tortillas smothered in a creamy Peruvian yellow pepper cheese sauce.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Yellow Ají Amarillo paste
  • 8 ounces Queso Fresco
  • 0.75 cup Evaporated milk
  • 6 crackers Saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 4 units Large eggs
  • 4 units Corn tortillas
  • 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced(optional)
  • 4 units Black olives (Botija style)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a blender, combine the ají amarillo paste, queso fresco, evaporated milk, and saltine crackers.

  2. 2

    Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, velvety consistency.

  3. 3

    Taste the sauce; if it is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, add another cracker and blend again.

  4. 4

    Lightly fry the corn tortillas in a skillet with a teaspoon of oil until soft and slightly golden, then set aside on plates.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up or over-easy according to your preference.

  6. 6

    Place one or two eggs on top of each prepared tortilla.

  7. 7

    Generously pour the Huancaina sauce over the eggs until they are mostly covered.

  8. 8

    Garnish with diced red onions, a black olive on the side, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving warm.

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