Causa Rellena (Egg-Free Filling)
Layered mashed potato dish with a flavorful chicken filling, prepared entirely without eggs.
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Ingredients
- about 910 g Yellow Potatoes
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Egg-Free)
- 1/4 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
- 1 item Avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup Black Olives, sliced
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Place the about 910 g of yellow potatoes in a large heavy-bottomed pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and peel them while they are still warm. Mash the potatoes in a bowl until smooth. Add the 1/4 cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
- 2In a separate bowl, combine the 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup of egg-free mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery, and 1/4 cup of finely chopped red bell pepper. Stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 3Spread half of the mashed potato mixture onto the bottom of a serving platter, creating an even layer.
- 4Carefully spread the chicken filling mixture evenly over the layer of mashed potatoes.
- 5Gently spread the remaining half of the mashed potato mixture over the chicken filling, creating the top layer.
- 6Arrange the 1 item of sliced avocado and 1/4 cup of sliced black olives on top of the causa.
- 7Cover the causa rellena and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the dish to set.
Substitutions
Regular Mayonnaise → Egg-Free Mayonnaise
Essential for adding creaminess and binding the chicken filling.
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