Huancaina Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 oz Ají Amarillo chiles or any mild yellow chiles

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

• 10 oz red onions, cut into large dice

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• scant ¼ cup queso fresco or ricotta cheese

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and remove the veins and seeds, then cut the chiles into large pieces.

2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the red onions, garlic cloves, and chiles for 5 minutes or until soft and lightly browned. Drain off any excess oil from the mixture.

3. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender, add the remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.

4. Cover tightly and refrigerate until required, or store in the freezer.