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Ocopa

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Ocopa is a Peruvian potato dish associated with Arequipa, commonly served cold as an appetizer or first course. It consists of boiled potato slices covered with a creamy sauce made from ají amarillo, huacatay, fresh cheese, milk, and ground peanuts or walnuts, although recipes vary. The dish is often accompanied by lettuce, olives, and hard-boiled egg and resembles the related Peruvian preparation papa a la huancaína.

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What is ocopa made from?

Ocopa is made from boiled potato slices covered with a creamy sauce. The sauce commonly includes ají amarillo, huacatay, fresh cheese, milk, and ground peanuts or walnuts.

Where does ocopa come from?

Ocopa is strongly associated with Arequipa, Peru. It is commonly served cold as an appetizer or first course.

Is ocopa served hot or cold?

Ocopa is commonly served cold, with the sauce spooned over sliced boiled potatoes. This makes it different from many hot potato-and-sauce dishes served as a main side.

What is huacatay in ocopa?

Huacatay is an Andean herb used as a key flavor in the creamy ocopa sauce. Together with ají amarillo, it gives the dish much of its distinctive Peruvian character.

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