Vol. III  ·  atlas

Causa limeña.

1 hr

A cold terrine of yellow potato pressed around a layer of avocado and lime-dressed chicken. Built tall, sliced clean.

4 servings
  • 800 g yellow potatoes waxy
  • 2 tbsp ají amarillo paste
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 200 g poached chicken shredded
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  1. 01

    Boil the potatoes whole until very tender; peel and pass through a ricer while still warm.

  2. 02

    Beat in the ají paste, lime juice, oil, and salt until smooth and yellow.

  3. 03

    Press half the potato into a lined tin; layer over the avocado, then the chicken bound with mayo and the rest of the lime. Press the remaining potato on top.

  4. 04

    Chill 1 hour. Slide out, slice, and serve cold with olives and a quartered egg.