Peruvian Causa with Crab Pulp

Course: First Course, AppetizersCuisine: Peruvian

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Savor the exquisite blend of textures and flavors in Peruvian Causa with Crab Pulp. Golden and russet potatoes, infused with aji Amarillo paste and zesty key lime juice, create a velvety base. Layered with succulent crab meat, diced green onions, and creamy mayo, topped with avocado strips, this dish is a symphony of Peruvian culinary delight.

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Ingredients

4 yellow golden potatoes
4 russet potatoes
1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
1/2 cup Aji Amarillo (Yellow Peruvian Pepper) paste
1/4 cup key lime juice
Salt and ground white pepper to taste
1 Lb. crab meat
1 cup green onions small diced
1 cup mayonnaise,
2 avocados cut into thin strips

Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain.
Mash potatoes with a ricer.
Gradually stir in oil until potatoes come together; add Aji Amarillo (Yellow Peruvian Pepper) paste, key lime juice, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl mix crab, onions, key lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Line a casserole dish with plastic wrap.
Spread 1/2 of the potato mixture on the bottom of the dish.
Spread 2 Tbsp mayonnaise over the potatoes, spread the crab mixture over the mayonnaise, and place the avocado slices in a single layer on top of the crab mixture.
Spread the remaining 1/2 of the potato mixture over the avocados, and top with the remaining 2 Tbsp mayonnaise.
Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Invert the casserole dish onto a serving dish or baking sheet to remove the potato casserole from the dish.
Remove the plastic wrap and cut the casserole into squares.

Peruvian Causa with Crab Pulp

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