Causa Con Pollo O Camarones Recipe
Potato puree molded and served cold, filled with chicken or shrimp salad.
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Ingredients
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Causa Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potato Puree
Boil the yellow potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool. Peel the potatoes and mash them in a bowl. Add lime juice, vegetable oil, aji amarillo paste, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a separate bowl, combine shredded chicken or shrimp, mayonnaise, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Assemble the Causa
Take a portion of the potato puree and press it into a mold or the bottom of a plate to form a base layer. Add a layer of the chicken or shrimp filling on top, then cover with another layer of the potato puree. Smooth the top, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set.
- 4
Serve
Once set, unmold or cut into portions. Garnish with slices of hard-boiled eggs and black olives before serving. Enjoy chilled.
