Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato and Tuna Salad)
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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2 1⁄2
- 4tablespoons hot pepper paste (recipe #430394) or 4 tablespoons chili paste
- 1⁄2cup vegetable oil (olive oil is not recommended)
- 1⁄2
- 5 1⁄2ounces tuna packed in oil
- 1⁄2
- 1
- 1
- 2
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DIRECTIONS
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes; peel and mash while still hot.
- Let potatoes cool and mix with aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, and lime juice; season with salt.
- Drain and combine tuna with onions and mayonnaise; set aside.
- To assemble, layer 1/3 of potato mixture on a serving dish; spread with a thin layer of mayonnaise.
- Spread avocado slices on top; spread second 1/3 of potato mash over avocados.
- Cover with the tuna salad, then top with the third 1/3 of potato mash.
- Garnish with sliced hard cooked eggs around outside and chopped black olives on top.
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