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Silky Peruvian Tripas a la Mode with Huancaína Sauce

Name: Silky Peruvian Tripas a la Mode with Huancaína Sauce
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb beef tripe, cleaned and cut into strips; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 6 cups water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 ají amarillo peppers, deseeded and chopped; 8 oz queso fresco; 1 cup evaporated milk; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and sliced; Water, for boiling; Salt, to taste; 4 boiled eggs, quartered; Freshly chopped parsley

This dish combines tender tripe with a creamy and spicy Huancaína sauce, encapsulating the rich flavors of Peru.

4.9(109 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 21, 2025

Silky Peruvian Tripas a la Mode with Huancaína Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tripas

For the Huancaína Sauce

For the Potatoes

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 583 kcal
Protein: 32.5 g
Carbs: 41.75 g
Fat: 31.5 g
Fiber: 4.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2330 kcal
Protein: 130 g
Carbs: 167 g
Fat: 126 g
Fiber: 18 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb beef tripe cleaned and cut into strips	224	31	0	10	0
1 tbsp vinegar	3	0	0	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
6 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 small onion chopped	28	1	7	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
3 ají amarillo peppers deseeded and chopped	15	1	3	0	1
8 oz queso fresco	640	40	8	48	0
1 cup evaporated milk	338	17	25	19	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 medium yellow potatoes peeled and sliced	520	12	120	0	16
Water for boiling	0	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 boiled eggs quartered	312	28	2	21	0
Freshly chopped parsley	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Tripas

1
Rinse Tripe
Rinse the tripe thoroughly under cold running water.
2
Combine Ingredients
Place tripe in a pot with vinegar, salt, and cover with water.
3
Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
Tip: Ensure the tripe is thoroughly cleaned for best flavor.

Preparing the Huancaína Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onions, garlic, and ají amarillo peppers until softened.
3
Blend Sauce
Transfer to a blender, add queso fresco, evaporated milk, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Use gloves when handling ají amarillo peppers to avoid irritation.

How to Make Silky Peruvian Tripas a la Mode with Huancaína Sauce

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Tripas
Gradually reheating with aromatic spices to enhance flavor post-marination.
2
Blending the Sauce
Achieve a creamy consistency by gradually increasing blender speed.
3
Boiling the Potatoes
Maintain a constant low boil to achieve tender potatoes without breaking apart.