Peruvian Causa with Santo Amaro Tuna
Ingredients:
- 1 can of Santo Amaro Artisanal Tuna Bell Pepper
- 4 yellow potatoes (about 800 g)
- 1–2 tbsp yellow chili paste (ají amarillo)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (olive or sunflower)
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 boiled egg (sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- Black olives
- Parsley or cilantro leaves (optional)
Steps
1️⃣ Make the potato base:
Boil potatoes with skin in salted water until soft. Peel and mash while still warm.
Mix with yellow chili paste, lemon juice, oil, and salt until smooth.
2️⃣ Prepare the filling:
Combine red bell pepper with cream cheese, red onion, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
3️⃣ Assemble the causa:
In a mold or dish, press a layer of potato base.
Add the creamy filling and cover with another layer of potato.
4️⃣ Decorate and serve:
Top with avocado slices, hard-boiled egg, black olives, and generous flakes of Santo Amaro Tuna.
Chill before serving for best texture.
✨A Peruvian dish full of tradition, freshness, and protein!
