Glossary P
Palillo is refers to the Peruvian herb which is used as a yellow food coloring.
Palillo is an indigenous herb that is widely used in the cooking not only of Peru, but also of Bolivia. The leaves are dried and ground. It gives foods, like Papas Huancainas an intense yellow color.
Palillo is available in some South American markers, if not available, it can be substituted with Turmeric.
Papa a la Huancaina refers to a dish made of potatoes served with cheese sauce, onions and chiles. Papa a la Huancaina is a Peruvian dish.
Huancaina is a cold sauce used over potatoes or corn. This sauce is a combination of feta or cottage cheese, with milk, oil, lime juice, hot pepper, garlic, salt and black pepper.
Papa Seca refer to a variety of potatoes that grown near the Andes that have been freeze-dried, a way of preserving them.