Potato Casserole (causa Limeña)
Potato Casserole, also known as Causa Limeña, is a popular dish in Peruvian Chinese cuisine. This flavorful and colorful casserole is made with layers of seasoned mashed potatoes, avocado, and a filling of your choice, such as chicken or tuna.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon aji amarillo paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup shredded chicken or canned tuna
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with lime juice, vegetable oil, aji amarillo paste, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the potato mixture into two equal parts.
- Line the bottom of a casserole dish with one part of the potato mixture.
- Layer the sliced avocados on top of the potato mixture.
- Spread the shredded chicken or tuna over the avocados.
- Combine the mayonnaise with the remaining potato mixture and spread it over the chicken or tuna layer.
- Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and black olives.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Casserole dish Bowl Knife Cutting board
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Potato Casserole with a side of salad and aji sauce for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken or tuna with grilled vegetables or tofu.
Cost
$15