Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as desired
• 4 chile peppers, slit and coarsely chopped, or more to taste
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water, or more if needed
• ½ teaspoon chile pepper powder
• salt or to taste
• 1 cup grated fresh cheese
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste