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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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

888kcal

44%
Fat

58g

2%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

71g

3%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

80mg

4%
Sodium

357mg

17%

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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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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