Have you ever imagined having a cow in your backyard? Every day it could give you fresh milk for your cereal or hot chocolate! In lots of places where Compassion works, having a cow or goat isn’t just fun. It helps families have enough food to eat and money to buy what they need.
Mary, a mom of a Compassion child, shared, “The milk that we get from the cow helps us a lot. We use some at home and the rest we sell, which helps us meet most of our children’s needs.” Milk helps her kids grow strong!
This recipe, papas a la huancaína (PAH-pahs ah lah wahn-kai-EE-nah), comes from Peru and shows just how creative families can be with milk and cheese. Creamy, zesty and colorful, it’s a dish you’ll love to share with your family too!
Adult help needed.
Place the potatoes in a big pot. Cover with water and boil 20–25 minutes until they’re soft. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook about 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat.
In a small pot, bring 1 c. of water to boil. Add the chile peppers and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Rinse under cool water and peel off the skins.
In a blender, add onion, chiles, both cheeses, remaining oil, salt, garlic, pepper and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Place the lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Cut the potatoes in half and set on top.
Pour the creamy sauce over potatoes. Add toppings if you like — and enjoy!
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