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Causa Limeña de Pollo

Cultural Context

Causa Limeña de Pollo is a celebrated dish from Peru, originating from the coastal region of Lima. Traditionally served cold, it reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, combining indigenous ingredients like potatoes with influences from Spanish cuisine. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the versatility of Peruvian flavors. Today, variations abound globally, with many adapting the filling to include different proteins or vegetables.

PeruvianPEmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs yellow potatoes
1 lb chicken
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow pepper paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 avocado
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/4 cup black olives
1 head lettuce
1 cup carrots
1 cup green beans

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

yellow potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor while white potatoes are more economical.

1

Start by preparing the potato base; in a bowl, press the yellow potatoes that have been previously boiled and peeled, ensuring to peel them while still hot for easier mashing.

2

Once the potatoes are smooth, incorporate yellow pepper paste, olive oil, lime juice, and salt to taste, mixing well.

3

If the potato mixture isn't yellow enough, add more yellow pepper paste as needed.

4

For the filling, shred the previously boiled chicken, which was cooked for about 25 minutes in water flavored with bay leaves, whole peppercorns, garlic cloves, salt, and pieces of leek.

5

Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool before shredding into fine strips.

6

Add mayonnaise and salt to the shredded chicken, adjusting with lime juice for acidity if necessary.

7

Optionally, you can add chopped vegetables like carrots and green beans to the chicken mixture.

8

Slice the avocado and hard-boiled eggs for decoration, cutting the eggs into quarters if preferred.

9

To assemble, divide the potato mixture into two parts and place one half in a greased ring mold or Pyrex dish, smoothing it down with the back of a spoon.

10

Layer the avocado slices on top of the potato base, followed by an even layer of the chicken mixture.

11

Cover with the remaining potato mixture, smoothing the surface and filling any gaps with your hands to avoid deformation of the layers.

12

Decorate the top with additional mayonnaise, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, lettuce, rocoto, and finely chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixinglayering

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlserving dishrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariangluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

eggdairy

Also Known As

Causa RellenaCausa Limeña

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