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Yuca a la Huancaina

$10

Succulent yuca fingers, served with a rich and spicy yellow pepper sauce, a classic Peruvian indulgence.

6g protein340 cal42g carbs16g fat
vegetariangluten-free
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The Story

Huancaina sauce — named after the city of Huancayo in the Peruvian Andes — is a creamy, mildly spicy cheese sauce made with aji amarillo. Paired with golden-fried yuca (cassava root), this is one of Peru's most beloved comfort foods and the perfect way to start your meal.

Key Ingredients

yucaaji amarillocheeseevaporated milkcrackers
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