Textual Chef Textual Chef

Causa Limeña

A classic layered dish featuring seasoned yellow potato mash, avocado, and a savory chicken salad filling chilled to perfection.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

PeruvianAppetizerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-Free

Cook this free in the appFree. No download, no account. The screen stays awake and each step can run its own timer.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 avocados, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 3 lbs peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in water until fork-tender, then drain and mash until smooth.

  2. 2

    Simmer 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts in water until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then drain and shred.

  3. 3

    Mix shredded chicken with 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Stir 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tsp salt into mashed potatoes until uniform.

  5. 5

    Layer half of potato mixture into a mold, top with 2 sliced avocados, add chicken mixture, and finish with remaining potato mixture.

Cook this free in the appCooking it now? The app keeps the screen awake and times each step. Free, nothing to install.

Questions

What internal temperature should Causa Limeña reach?

For Causa Limeña, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Causa Limeña?

The entry for Causa Limeña calls for 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Causa Limeña?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Causa Limeña uses 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Does Causa Limeña contain eggs?

Yes: 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Causa Limeña?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 22 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Causa Limeña?

Refrigerate what is left of Causa Limeña within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Serve it with

Cook this free in the app

Textual Chef is 4,530 plain-text recipes, free to read and free to cook from. No account, no paywall, no ads, no life stories. Open this one in the app and each quantity sits inside the step that uses it, so you read once and cook.

Every recipe is curated or public-domain sourced, written to one template and checked before it publishes. Nothing here is a scraped blog post.

Cook this free in the appNo download needed. It opens in your browser. The kitchen tools (planner, shopping list, pantry, import) are $5.33 a month billed annually; the first 30 days are free.

More Peruvian entries

All Peruvian recipes · All Appetizer recipes