Peruvian Squash Stew Recipe (Locro de Zapallo) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
• 2 pounds squash (peeled and cubed (butternut squash or other firm squash))
• 2 ears corn (shucked and kernels removed)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup cooked beans (use fava beans, lima beans, or other)
• 1 medium potato (peeled and cubed)
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup queso fresco (or use feta cheese)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For Garnish. Fresh chopped herbs (huacatay or cilantro), red pepper flakes, extra queso fresco.
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined (optional))