Causa Relleno Con Pollo
Causa is a popular cold appetizer in Peru. Causa is served chilled and sliced; it is made with yellow chilies such as aji are milder then habaneros. Chill time has not been included. *habaneros are to hot for this dish*
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3
- 3
- 1 -2tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3
- 3
- 2
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- 1⁄2cup mayonnaise
- 1teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1
- salt and pepper
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DIRECTIONS
- Boil potatoes until soft, then mash thoroughly.
- Saute chopped chilies and minced garlic in a little vegetable oil until soft, being careful not to burn garlic or it will be bitter.
- Add lime juice to blender, along with sauteed peppers and garlic. Blend thoroughly, then add salt and pepper to taste and blend again.
- Pour lime juice mixture from blender into potatoes and mix thoroughly.
- Poach chicken in water flavored with salt and pepper. For more flavor but nontraditional taste add a little white wine to poaching liquid.
- Shred the chicken and mix with the mustard and mayonnaise.
- Grease the inside of a cheesecake pan with removable sides.
- Place a half of the potatoes on the bottom of pan, then the chicken, then the avocado and top with rest of potatoes.
- Decorate with cilantro, sliced hard boiled eggs and black olives.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
- Carefully remove sides of pan, then slice and serve.
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