Low Carb Huancaina Sauce

Elevate your culinary repertoire with this creamy, Low Carb Huancaina Sauce, a keto-friendly twist on the classic Peruvian favorite! Bursting with bold flavors, this smooth and velvety sauce features queso fresco, heavy cream, and the vibrant kick of Aji Amarillo paste, all brought together with a hint of lemon for a perfectly tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless recipe that’s perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, steamed vegetables, or even as a show-stopping dipping sauce. With optional crumbled feta for added thickness, this versatile, low-carb sauce is a flavorful delight that makes even the simplest dishes irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams Queso fresco
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
• 1 medium, minced Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 50 grams Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for thicker texture)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and gently sauté the minced garlic until it's fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 2

Transfer the sautéed garlic into a blender or food processor. Add the queso fresco, heavy cream, Aji Amarillo paste, salt, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on medium speed until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick for your preference, add a little more heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, and blend until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to balance the flavors according to your preference.

Step 5

If a thicker sauce is desired, add the optional crumbled feta cheese and blend again until smooth.

Step 6

Once blended to your preference, transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and allow it to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve the low carb Huancaina sauce over your choice of grilled meats, steamed vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy your flavorful, creamy Peruvian-inspired creation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(465.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1391.3

Total Fat 121.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200.6mg	0%
Sodium 2991.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 21.4IU	0%
Calcium 1007.7mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 162.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.3%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 4.8%