Peruvian · snack
Salchipapas
Salchipapas reads richness 7.6, umami 4.9 and sweetness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian snack, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.6 · Umami 4.9 · Sweetness 4.2 · Heat 4.1 · Salinity 3.8 · Sourness 2.2 · Smoke 1.9 · Earthy 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Fruity 1.0 · Nutty 0.7 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 4 hot dog sausages sliced into rounds
- 2 lbs potatoes cut into thin fries
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup aji amarillo sauce
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 30 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 181.7 kcal, 5.7 g protein, 12.5 g fat, 12.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Fry potato strips in hot oil until golden and crispy, drain on paper towels, and season with salt.
- In the same oil, fry the sliced sausage rounds until browned and slightly caramelized.
- Plate fries topped with sausage and serve with a rainbow of sauces on the side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.