Chicken causa limeña
A chilled Peruvian starter layered with potato seasoned with yellow chili and lime, mayonnaise chicken, and avocado.
This version of causa limeña is made with pressed, seasoned potato and a filling of cooked chicken, red onion, and mayonnaise, accompanied by avocado. It is served cold; documented variations also use tuna.
Ingredient allergens
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Eggs
Mayonnaise
Ingredients without verified allergen data 9
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Potato, Yellow chili paste, Lime, Extra-virgin olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Cooked chicken, Red onion, Avocado.
Method
- 01
Cook the potatoes
Cook the potatoes whole and unpeeled in water for about 30 minutes, until tender. Peel them while they are still hot.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are tender when pierced and easy to peel.
30 min - 02
Season the potato
Press or mash the hot potatoes until no lumps remain. Add the yellow chili paste, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix only until you have an even, pliable mash.
Ready to continue when: The mash looks even and can be spread without falling apart.
- 03
Chill the mash
Cover the mash and refrigerate it for about 2 hours, until completely chilled.
Ready to continue when: The mash feels cold and holds its shape when spread.
120 min - 04
Make the filling
Mix the shredded cooked chicken with the finely chopped red onion and mayonnaise.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is evenly distributed and bound with the mayonnaise.
- 05
Slice the avocado
Remove the avocado pit and skin, then cut it into slices.
Ready to continue when: The slices are evenly thick and can be arranged in a layer.
- 06
Assemble the causa
In a ring mold or other mold, spread one-third of the potato mash as the base. Add the chicken filling, then another third of the mash. Arrange the avocado slices in a layer and cover them with the remaining mash. Smooth the top gently and refrigerate until serving.
Ready to continue when: The causa is compact, its layers are visible, and its smooth top holds its shape.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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