Causa Con Pollo Recipe
Potato puree molded and served cold, filled with chicken salad.
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Ingredients
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Causa con Pollo Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potato Base
Boil the yellow potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel and mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in lime juice, aji amarillo paste, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken Salad
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and olive oil. Mix well and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 3
Assemble the Causa
Divide the mashed potato mixture into two portions. In a serving dish, spread one portion of the potato base evenly. Layer the chicken salad on top, then cover it with the remaining potato mixture, smoothing it out.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Slice the causa into portions. Garnish with sliced boiled eggs and black olives. Serve chilled.
