causa limeña

Peru · Latin America

Short description: This chilled layered potato dish balances citrusy mash with a creamy filling and bright chile flavor.
Ingredients: Yellow potatoes seasoned with lime, aji amarillo, oil, and salt, layered with tuna or chicken, mayonnaise, avocado, egg, and olives.
Cultural note: Its neat layers make it common as a composed starter or light meal, often decorated before serving.
Common misconception: It is not a hot casserole; the potato is seasoned, shaped, and usually served chilled or at room temperature.

image credit

creator:: Manuel González Olaechea y Franco
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 3.0
modified:: Cropped to reduce table clutter and resized for Gochizu; no content was added.