Causa recipe stuffed with chicken

Causa is a typical dish of Peruvian cuisine, specifically from Lima where it is known as Causa Lima. The original recipe is only made with potatoes seasoned with lemon, chili, boiled egg and avocado, although all kinds of variations of cause stuffed with tuna or chicken are accepted as in this case.

The recipe for causa stuffed with chicken that we present below, you can prepare it without problems and it will serve to surprise all your guests, especially those who do not yet know the wonders of Peruvian gastronomy.

Ingredients to make Causa stuffed with chicken:

 1 kilogram of potatoes

 ½ kilogram of boiled or cooked chicken

 1 onion

 1 cup of mayonnaise

 1 lemon

 3 yellow peppers

 1 Avocado or Avocado

 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 1 pinch of Salt and Pepper

How to make Causa stuffed with chicken:

The first step to make our Peruvian cause will be to cook the potatoes to make a puree. Then, boil the potatoes in boiling water until tender, peel and mash until you get a smooth puree. Reservation.

Wait for the mashed potatoes to cool to room temperature. When it does, add the chili pepper along with the oil and lemon juice, season everything with salt and pepper.

Mix well, kneading all the ingredients and when you have it ready, divide this potato dough into two equal parts.

On the other hand, shred the chicken into fine threads and mix this with the mayonnaise and onion. Also season this mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper.

To cook the chicken you must put it in boiling water until it is tender, adding some vegetables to give it flavor as we do in the chicken and avocado sandwich recipe.

To assemble the original Lima cause you will need a plating ring, then place a puree base with one of the halves that you have reserved. On top, add slices of avocado, cut and seasoned with salt and pepper.

To finish, layer the chicken mixture and finish with the other part of the puree.

Decorate the plate of cause stuffed with chicken with boiled egg and enjoy this authentic dish of Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy your meal!

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