Peruvian Causa with Chicken

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Causa with Chicken—a harmonious blend of golden and russet potatoes, infused with aji Amarillo paste and zesty lime juice. Layered with a succulent salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, mustard-infused mayo, celery crunch, and avocado strips, all embraced by delicate Romaine chiffonade. A culinary masterpiece that fuses textures and tastes for a sensational South American delight.

Course: All, First CourseCuisine: Peruvian

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Ingredients

For the Causa
4 yellow golden potatoes
4 russet potatoes
1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
1/2 cup aji Amarillo paste
1/4 cup key lime juice
Salt and ground white pepper to taste
For the salad
3 cups shredded rotisserie, cooked chicken.
2 Tbsp yellow or Dijon mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Ground black pepper and salt to taste
2 avocados cut into thin strips
8 leaves chiffonade Romaine Lettuce

Directions

For the Causa
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.
Peel potatoes carefully white hot.
Mash hot potatoes with a ricer. Gradually stir in oil until potatoes come together; add aji amarillo, key lime juice, salt, and pepper.
For the salad
In a bowl, combine the chicken, mustard, mayo, celery, salt, and pepper.
If making ahead of time, cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Causa Ensemble
Line a casserole dish with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the potato mixture on the bottom of the dish.
Spread the chicken salad over and place the avocado slices in a single layer on top.
Spread the remaining 1/2 of potato mixture over the avocados
Cover casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Invert casserole dish onto a serving dish or baking sheet to remove potato casserole from dish.
Remove plastic wrap and cut casserole into squares.
Plate over a bed of chiffonade lettuce, and optional garnish with a drizzle of Huancaina sauce.

Peruvian Causa with Chicken

Ingredients

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