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Peruvian Layered Yellow Potato Cake With Spiced Tuna And Avocado

Name: Peruvian Layered Yellow Potato Cake With Spiced Tuna And Avocado
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lb yellow yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 3 tbsp lime juice, divided; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 10 oz canned tuna in water, drained; 0.33 cup mayonnaise; 1 medium avocado, sliced; 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced

A chilled, vibrant layered potato cake featuring smooth mashed potatoes seasoned with aji amarillo and lime, filled with citrusy tuna salad and ripe avocado.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Potato emulsion mashing

Kneading citrus juice and oil into warm mashed potatoes to produce a pliable cold potato dough.

Instructions

Step 1: Boil potato cubes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork tender, drain thoroughly, and mash until lump-free.
Step 2: Allow potatoes to cool, then knead in aji amarillo paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and vegetable oil until uniform and smooth.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, red onion, remaining tablespoon lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Lightly oil a small dish or cake mold to assemble the layers.

Step 5: Press half of the potato mixture onto the bottom, add a layer of sliced avocado, and cover with the tuna mixture.

Step 6: Spread remaining potato mixture over top, smooth the surface, chill for 15 minutes, slice into portions, and serve cold.

Cooking tips

Mash potatoes while hot, but cool completely before adding citrus and oil for best texture.
Use a greased springform pan or ring mold for effortless clean slicing.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Peruvian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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