Peruvian Causa Verde with Avocado Mousse and Quail Eggs

Name: Peruvian Causa Verde with Avocado Mousse and Quail Eggs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 kg yellow potatoes; 2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste; Juice of 3 limes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and pepper; 3 ripe avocados; Juice of 2 limes; 2 tablespoons sour cream; Salt and pepper; 12 quail eggs; Water for boiling; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 small red onion; 1 red bell pepper

A vibrant and refreshing take on traditional Peruvian layered potato dish.

Causa Verde is a colorful concoction of lime-infused potato layers, creamy avocado mousse, and perfectly boiled quail eggs, celebrating the rich flavors of Peru.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Potato Layer

1 kg yellow potatoes

peeled and boiled

2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste

Juice of 3 limes

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Avocado Mousse

3 ripe avocados

pitted and peeled

Juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons sour cream

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Quail Eggs

12 quail eggs

Water for boiling

For the Assembly

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

finely chopped

1 small red onion

finely chopped

1 red bell pepper

julienned

Preparation

Marinating the Potatoes

Mash potatoes

Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.

Combine ingredients

Mix in ají amarillo paste, lime juice, and vegetable oil.

Season and set aside

Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Preparing the Avocado Mousse

Combine ingredients

In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, and sour cream.

Blend until smooth

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Do not over-mix the avocado mousse to avoid it becoming too runny.

Season and chill

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill the avocado mousse for 15 minutes before assembling for easier handling.

Cooking Process

Boil the quail eggs

Boil water and cook the quail eggs for 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool.

Egg Boiling: 4 min at High heat.

Peel the quail eggs

Gently peel the cooled quail eggs under running water.

Layer the causa

Begin with a layer of lime-marinated potato, followed by avocado mousse, and top with quail eggs.

Potato Marinating: 10 min at Low heat.

Plating & Serving