CAUSA RELLENO CON POLLO

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Causa is a popular cold appetizer in Peru. Causa is served chilled and sliced; it is made with yellow chilies such as aji are milder then habaneros. Chill time has not been included. *habaneros are to hot for this dish*

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Peruvian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs yellow potatoes (about 8)
3 yellow chiles, such as aji, seeds removed and chopped
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 limes, juiced
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
white wine (optional but recommended)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 avocado, ripe, sliced
salt and pepper
cilantro
1 hard-boiled egg
black olives (for decoration)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until soft, then mash thoroughly.
  • Saute chopped chilies and minced garlic in a little vegetable oil until soft, being careful not to burn garlic or it will be bitter.
  • Add lime juice to blender, along with sauteed peppers and garlic. Blend thoroughly, then add salt and pepper to taste and blend again.
  • Pour lime juice mixture from blender into potatoes and mix thoroughly.
  • Poach chicken in water flavored with salt and pepper. For more flavor but nontraditional taste add a little white wine to poaching liquid.
  • Shred the chicken and mix with the mustard and mayonnaise.
  • Grease the inside of a cheesecake pan with removable sides.
  • Place a half of the potatoes on the bottom of pan, then the chicken, then the avocado and top with rest of potatoes.
  • Decorate with cilantro, sliced hard boiled eggs and black olives.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  • Carefully remove sides of pan, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 171.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 12.1

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