Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken) Recipe

Name: Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken) Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 1/4 pounds (2kg) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 Russets or 8 Yukon Golds); Frozen aji amarillo peppers or a jar of aji amarillo paste (see note); 2/3 cup (160ml) vegetable or corn oil; 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75ml) fresh lime juice from 2 limes; Kosher salt; Two 5-ounce (140g) cans tuna in olive oil, drained (or 10 ounces/280g shredded roast chicken meat); One-quarter of a 12-ounce white onion, finely minced (about 1/3 cup minced); 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought mayonnaise (4 ounces/110g), plus more if desired; Diced poached shrimp, sliced avocado, pitted black olives, minced fresh herbs (such as chives), diced or thinly sliced seeded tomatoes, or other ingredients to garnish your causa

Total 1h

Casserole

Chicken

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

4 1/4 pounds (2kg) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 Russets or 8 Yukon Golds)

Frozen aji amarillo peppers or a jar of aji amarillo paste (see note)

2/3 cup (160ml) vegetable or corn oil

4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75ml) fresh lime juice from 2 limes

Two 5-ounce (140g) cans tuna in olive oil, drained (or 10 ounces/280g shredded roast chicken meat)

One-quarter of a 12-ounce white onion, finely minced (about 1/3 cup minced)

1/2 cup homemade or store-bought mayonnaise (4 ounces/110g), plus more if desired

Diced poached shrimp, sliced avocado, pitted black olives, minced fresh herbs (such as chives), diced or thinly sliced seeded tomatoes, or other ingredients to garnish your causa

Nutrition Facts

Calories

639kcal

31%
Fat

37g

56%
Saturated Fat

6g

30%
Carbohydrates

66g

22%
Fiber

6g

24%
Sugar

5g

10%
Protein

17g

34%
Cholesterol

30mg

10%
Sodium

576mg

24%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken) Recipe

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Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 4 is assumed for the total recipe.

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