Quinoa Atamalada
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons aji amarillo paste
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup queso freso in cubes (or any white, fresh cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan, and saute the onion, garlic, and aji amarillo paste for a 3-5 minutes over medium heat. Stir constantly.
  2. Add the quinoa, stir well, and cover with water (about 4 times the amount of quinoa).
  3. Bring to a boil, and simmer for half an hour. If it dries out, add more water. It should have the consistency of a thick soup. Add salt and pepper.
  4. When ready, add the milk, cheese cubes and parsley. Taste for seasoning and serve with rice.
Recipe by PERU DELIGHTS at https://perudelights.com/quinoa-atamalada-eating-the-andean-way/