Peruvian Causa Rellena Recipe
Causa Rellena is a distinctive Peruvian appetizer made with layers of potatoes, protein, and avocados, shaped into a small, elegant cake. The dish begins with yellow potatoes that are boiled, seasoned, and mashed. The protein, typically tuna or chicken, is combined with mayonnaise, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful filling.
Ingredients
- Yellow potatoes, large – 3
- Canned tuna – 3
- Aji Amarillo paste – 1 tbsp
- Yellow peppers – 2
- Red onion – 1
- Tomato, medium – 1
- Avocado – 1/2
- Mayonnaise – 3 tbsp
- Chives – 1 tbsp
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt
- Parsley leaves
- Black Olives
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into medium pieces and put them to boil in a pot with water and a pinch of salt.
- Chop the onion, tomato and yellow pepper into very small cubes.
- Cut the avocado into thin slices.
- Mix the tomato, onion, part of the yellow pepper, the cans of tuna, mayonnaise and chives. Add a pinch of salt.
- If the potatoes are ready, put them in a large container and mash them. Add a splash of olive oil and lemon juice. This is where the aji paste is added.
- Mix everything very well until it is smooth but not too creamy. The potatoes need to hold their shape.
- Using a round mold, start with a layer of mashed potatoes and press lightly with a spoon.
- Add a layer of sliced avocadoes then a layer of the tuna mix
- Then add a last layer of mashed potatoes, again pressing lightly.
- Carefully slide off the mold. Garnish with parsley and olives – optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 39gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 835mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12g
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