Ocopa
Plate of ocopa | |
| Place of origin | Peru |
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| Region or state | Arequipa |
| Main ingredients | sun-dried chilis, onions, and cracker meal |
Ocopa is a smooth sauce flavored with black mint huacatay, originally from the city of Arequipa, Peru. It may be served hot, as dressing for boiled potatoes, or used as a garnish for cold hard-boiled eggs. Ocopa is prepared with sun-dried yellow chilis and sautéed onions, garlic, and thickened with crackers and roasted peanuts.