How To Make Causa Rellena with Mercedes | A Traditional Peruvian Dish

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

aji panca offers a milder flavor and is easier to find.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

tofu provides a plant-based option and canned tuna is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

avocado adds creaminess and chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein.

Boil yellow potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let cool before peeling the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Mix in lime juice, aji amarillo, vegetable oil, and salt to taste.

Divide the potato mixture into two portions, one slightly larger than the other.

Spread the larger portion onto a serving dish to form the base layer.

Layer sliced avocado over the potato base.

Combine shredded cooked chicken with mayonnaise and spread over the avocado layer.

Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs and black olives as desired.

Cover with the remaining potato mixture, smoothing the top.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Garnish with parsley and serve on a bed of lettuce.

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