Jul 14 2026
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Causa Limeña Recipe

Inspired by CVI.CHE 105
Time1h
Serves4

A layered dish with avocado and chicken.

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Ingredients

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Causa Base

Chicken Filling

Avocado Layer

Garnish

Method

Prepare Causa Base

  1. 1

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, boil the yellow potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. 2

    Mash the Potatoes

    Once cooled, peel the potatoes and mash them in a bowl until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    Add lime juice, aji amarillo paste, salt, and olive oil to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until fully combined and set aside.

Prepare Chicken Filling

  1. 4

    Shred the Chicken

    Take the cooked chicken breast and shred it using two forks or your hands.

  2. 5

    Mix Filling

    In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well incorporated.

Prepare Avocado Layer

  1. 6

    Mash the Avocados

    Cut the ripe avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash it with a fork.

  2. 7

    Season the Avocados

    Add lime juice and salt to the mashed avocado. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the Causa

  1. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a serving dish, spread half of the causa base mixture evenly at the bottom. Next, add the chicken filling layer, followed by the avocado layer. Finally, top with the remaining causa base.

  2. 9

    Garnish

    Slice the hard-boiled eggs and arrange them on top of the causa along with sliced olives. Sprinkle paprika over the top for added flavor and color.

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