Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato and Tuna Salad)

Submitted by LucyS-D

"This is a popular dish along the coast of Peru. Mashed potatoes are spiced with Recipe #430394, they are layered with tuna salad and avocados. For variation, try substituting crab meat, shrimp, or octopus for the tuna. Sliced tomatoes are used in the vegetarian version."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 4 tablespoons hot pepper paste (recipe #430394) or 4 tablespoons chili paste
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil is not recommended)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon key lime juice (juice of 1 key lime) or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 a lime)
• 5 1⁄2 ounces tuna packed in oil
• 1⁄2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
• salt
• 2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced for garnish
• black olives, for garnish

directions

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes; peel and mash while still hot.
2. Let potatoes cool and mix with aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, and lime juice; season with salt.
3. Drain and combine tuna with onions and mayonnaise; set aside.
4. To assemble, layer 1/3 of potato mixture on a serving dish; spread with a thin layer of mayonnaise.
5. Spread avocado slices on top; spread second 1/3 of potato mash over avocados.
6. Cover with the tuna salad, then top with the third 1/3 of potato mash.
7. Garnish with sliced hard cooked eggs around outside and chopped black olives on top.