Name: Causa Limeña with Tuna and Avocado
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 0.2 kg potatoes; 0.5 pcs lime; 11.25 ml olive oil; 7.5 ml chilli paste; salt; 0.5 tin tuna in oil; 0.75 tablespoon mayonnaise; 0.25 pcs red onion; 0.5 pcs avocado; 0.25 pcs lime; salt; ground pepper; 0.5 pcs egg; 2 pcs black olives; coriander

Step by step process

Preparation

1
Peel the potatoes, cut into large chunks, and boil in salted water until tender (about 18-25 minutes depending on size). Check doneness with a fork - the potatoes should pierce easily.
2
Drain the potatoes and let them cool briefly so they can be handled safely. Pass them through a potato ricer or mash thoroughly to a smooth, lump-free purée.
3
Stir olive oil, the juice of two limes, and, if using, ají amarillo paste into the warm purée. Season with salt to taste and mix well. adjust the consistency with a little cold water or butter if needed. Let the purée cool to room temperature.

Filling

4
Peel and finely chop the red onion. to reduce sharpness, you can rinse it briefly under cold water and pat dry.
5
In a bowl, combine drained canned tuna with the chopped onion and mayonnaise. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste and mix until you have a cohesive but moist filling.
6
Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and slice or dice them. If you won’t layer them immediately, squeeze lime juice over the pieces to prevent browning.

Assembly

7
Prepare a ring mold (serving ring) or a plate - you can line the mold with cling film or lightly oil it. Spread half of the seasoned potato purée evenly on the base in a layer about 1-1.5 cm thick and smooth the surface.
8
Arrange avocado slices over the purée to cover the surface, then spread the tuna mixture into an even layer. Cover with the remaining potato purée and smooth the top. Gently press the layers so the whole holds its shape.
9
Top with slices of hard-boiled eggs (cook 9-10 minutes) and olives. garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley to taste.
10
Chill the causa in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving so the layers set and it slices better. Serve chilled or at room temperature.