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Something that makes Peru’s cuisine so renowned is its diversity and depth. Everyone knows ceviche, but there are dozens more delectable dishes native to Peru. This papa a la huancaina recipe<\/strong> is an example of a delicious plate that helps make up the larger body of Peru’s exquisite cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Simply put, papa a la huancaina is a dish \u2014 typically served as an appetizer \u2014 consisting of boiled yellow Peruvian potatoes<\/strong> (similar to Yukon Gold) covered in a spicy cheese sauce<\/em>, all served with lettuce, black olives, and boiled egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where does papa a la huancaina come from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The origin of papa a la huancaina<\/strong> is shrouded in controversy, which is a little ironic, considering that the name would suggest a rather straightforward origin (“huancaina<\/em>” meaning “from Huancayo,” a city in the Central Andes). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the name, the dish may not have originated exclusively in Huancayo. It’s more likely that it originated on the coast \u2014 or somewhere in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most origin stories are centered around Peru’s Ferrocarril Central Andino<\/em>, or Central Andean Railroad. The iconic railway was built in the 1870s by Polish engineer Ernest Malinowski<\/strong>, plunging eastward from Lima into the Central Andes, with the final destination of \u2014 you guessed it! \u2014 Huancayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ernest Malinowski: Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some believe that the dish first came about during the construction of the railroad, served to the laborers by local women. Others maintain that the dish came about after the construction of the railroad, and became popular after being served at stops along the railway between Lima and Huancayo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever the origin is, the dish is now a beloved fixture of Peruvian comfort food, no matter where in the country you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, if you wish to taste the delicious papa a la huancaina<\/strong> at its place of origin, the Central Andean Railroad from Lima to Huancayo still exists, and is, in fact, one of the finest tourist attractions in the country. Huancayo train tickets<\/a> for 2019 are on sale today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papa a la Huancaina Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By now, you’re probably wondering how to make papa a la huancaina<\/strong> at home. Luckily for you, we have a great papa a la huancaina recipe in English<\/em>, courtesy of YouTube channel zoylaM (here’s the original video<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n