Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato And Tuna Salad) Recipe

Name: Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato And Tuna Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes; 4 tablespoons hot pepper paste (recipe #430394) or 4 tablespoons chili paste; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil is not recommended); 1/2 tablespoon key lime juice (juice of 1 key lime) or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 a lime); 5 1/2 ounces tuna packed in oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading; 1 avocado, pitted and sliced; salt; 2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced for garnish; black olives, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
4 tablespoons hot pepper paste (recipe #430394) or 4 tablespoons chili paste
1/2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil is not recommended)
1/2 tablespoon key lime juice (juice of 1 key lime) or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 a lime)
5 1/2 ounces tuna packed in oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
salt
2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced for garnish
black olives, for garnish

1
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes; peel and mash while still hot.
2
Let potatoes cool and mix with aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, and lime juice; season with salt.
3
Drain and combine tuna with onions and mayonnaise; set aside.
4
To assemble, layer 1/3 of potato mixture on a serving dish; spread with a thin layer of mayonnaise.
5
Spread avocado slices on top; spread second 1/3 of potato mash over avocados.
6
Cover with the tuna salad, then top with the third 1/3 of potato mash.
7
Garnish with sliced hard cooked eggs around outside and chopped black olives on top.

1388

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, 4 tablespoons hot pepper paste (recipe #430394) or 4 tablespoons chili paste, 1/2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil is not recommended), 1/2 tablespoon key lime juice (juice of 1 key lime) or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 a lime), and more.

Yes, Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato And Tuna Salad) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Peruvian Causa (Layered Potato And Tuna Salad)

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