Tuna Causa
A vibrant Peruvian-style layered potato dish with creamy tuna filling, topped with egg, tomato, and red onion. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb yellow potatoes
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna (canned, drained)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
- 1 large hard-boiled egg
Instructions
- 1
Boil the 1.5 lb potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, peel, and mash while still warm.
- 2
Mix the mashed potatoes with 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste, 1 tbsp lime juice, and salt to taste. Press half the mixture into a serving dish or individual molds.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice. Spread this filling over the potato layer.
- 4
Top with the remaining potato mixture, smoothing the surface. Chill for 10 minutes if time allows.
- 5
Garnish with sliced hard-boiled egg, tomato, red onion, and shredded carrot. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- mixing bowl
- fork or potato masher
- serving dish
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