MARINATED FISH SLICES WITH HUANCAINA SAUCE   
  Ingredients :
    2 lb 4 oz (1 k) halibut or sole fillets

    Huancaina Sauce:
    10 fresh yellow aji (chili), seeded and deveined
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    14 oz (400 g) fresh white cheese (ricotta or cottage cheese may be used instead)
    Vegetable oil, the necessary amount
    ½ cup milk, approximately
    Chopped parsley for decoration
    Cooked corn kernels, for serving
    Lettuce leaves, for serving
    Salt
    Pepper

  Preparation:

Cut fish fillets into very thin slices and season with salt and pepper. Arrange slices, slightly overlapping on a serving dish or plate. Pour Huancaina sauce over and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with cooked corn kernels and lettuce leaves.

Huancaina Sauce:
Place aji (chili), seeded and deveined in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and drain. Repeat this process for 2 or 3 times depending on how hot you want the sauce to be. Blend aji with cheese, garlic, milk and the necessary oil to obtain a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Try these other fish recipes:
Thai fish ceviche
Ceviche marinated fish
Marinated fish creole style
 
        4 – 6 servings
       
 
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