Tonight's dinner
Peruvian Causa Limena with Chicken
Chilled yellow potato layers, avocado and lime-seasoned chicken make an elegant no-fuss dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp ají amarillo paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
- 4 black olives, sliced
- Salt and black pepper
Steps
- Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix mashed potato with ají amarillo, olive oil, lime zest, half the lime juice, salt and pepper; cool until just warm.
- Combine chicken, mayonnaise, celery and remaining lime juice in a small bowl.
- Press half the potato mixture into two small rings or bowls, layer with avocado and chicken, then top with remaining potato.
- Chill 10 minutes if desired, unmold, and finish with egg and olives.
Allergen note: Contains eggs.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.