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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

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This Peruvian Causa recipe features a unique combination of cold mashed potatoes, tuna or chicken, and aji amarillo peppers. Served as a casserole, it's topped with mayonnaise and a variety of colorful garnishes like avocado, olives, and fresh herbs, making it a visually stunning and delicious dish.

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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

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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