Chef Darwin on ABC7 - Peruvian Purple Potato Causa Recipe

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

aji panca offers a milder flavor while bell pepper is more accessible.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

avocado adds creaminess, while chickpeas are a cost-effective protein.

Cook the Peruvian purple potatoes and mash them.

Add lime juice to the mashed potatoes and stir well.

Add extra virgin olive oil to keep the mixture moist.

Puree some Peruvian yellow pepper (or jalapenos/habanero if unavailable) and mix it into the potato mixture.

Season the potato mixture with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Prepare the shrimp filling by mixing cooked shrimp, celery, salt, pepper, and a little mayonnaise.

Use a ring mold (or a mojito masher) to layer the potato mixture and shrimp filling for presentation.

Press down the mixture to form a layered salad.

Garnish with more shrimp, microgreens, and quail eggs on top.

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