Causa Limeña

Ingredients11

• yellow potatoes1 kg
• ají amarillo paste3 tbsp
• lime juice60 ml
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• cooked chicken breast250 g
• mayonnaise3 tbsp
• avocado1
• red onion1/2
• black olives8
• hard-boiled eggs2

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender, then drain and peel while still warm.
2. Mash the potatoes until smooth and mix in the ají amarillo paste, lime juice, oil, and salt until the dough is bright yellow and holds together.
3. Shred the chicken and mix it with the mayonnaise and a little salt.
4. Slice the avocado and finely slice the red onion.
5. Press half the potato mixture into a mold or dish, spread the chicken filling over it, and cover with the remaining potato mixture.
6. Unmold or smooth the top, then garnish with avocado slices, red onion, halved eggs, and olives.
7. Chill briefly before serving cold.