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Causa Limeña
Medium 45 min~244 kcal 4/10
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Causa Limena
A chilled Peruvian layered potato dish seasoned with lime and aji amarillo, filled with tuna salad and avocado.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 20 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the potato layer
- 900 g Potatoes
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Aji amarillo paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 240 g Tuna
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Mayonnaise
- 0.5 pcs Onion
- 1 pcs Avocado
For the topping
- 2 pcs Boiled eggs
- 8 pcs Black olives
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes with their skins for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Peel and mash the potatoes, then knead with lemon juice, aji amarillo paste, olive oil, and most of the salt.
- 3
Drain the tuna and mix it with mayonnaise and finely chopped onion.
- 4
Press half of the potato mixture into a ring mold.
- 5
Add the tuna filling and sliced avocado.
- 6
Cover with the remaining potato mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 7
Unmold, garnish with boiled eggs and black olives, and serve cold.
💡 Tip: If aji amarillo is unavailable, roast yellow kapia pepper and mash it with a little hot pepper.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold on a mezze plate with lettuce and lemon.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
35
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 39%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Causa Limena make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Causa Limena take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Causa Limena difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Causa Limena have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 35g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Causa Limena contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Causa Limena belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Causa Limena need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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