Recipe

Crab And Avocado Causa Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago A "causa" is a dish of layered ingredients which is served cold as a light entrée or first course on warm days, making it an ideal dish for summer entertaining. My boyfriend's little sister is engaged to a Peruvian man so I was first introduced to... More Prep:45m Cook:25m Servings:8	Luisascater
	potato salad crab avocado cold appetizer

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Ingredients

For the Relish:

1/2 large red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/3 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped

Kosher Salt and pepper to taste

2 roasted yellow peppers, finely chopped

Juice of 1/2 a lime

For Causa Layers:

1 pounds Yukon gold potatoes

Kosher Salt and pepper to taste

1 roasted jalapeño pepper, seeds and membrane removed

Juice of 1 1/2 limes

1/8 cup canola or corn oil

1/2 lb. fresh lump crab meat

1/8 cup BEST quality mayonnaise

2 avocados, ripe yet slightly firm , sliced

Garnish: 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced

Note: wear RUBBER gloves when handeling jalapenos. I used latex gloves and I learned the hard way that the oils still seep through!

Directions

Lightly oil a 6x3 inch springform round cake pan, then line it with 2 large pieces of plastic wrap, making sure they overlap so all the bottom and sides of the mold are covered and there is enough wrap on the sides of the mold with which to fold over and tightly cover the causa once it has been assembled. Set aside.

For the relish, put onions, sugar and vinegar into a medium bowl, cover and set aside for 45 minutes (the red onions turn a gorgeous magenta color!). Strain the onions, discarding the vinegar and return to the bowl. Add cilantro, salt and pepper, yellow peppers and lime juice. Cover and set relish aside.

For the causa, place potatoes in a large pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Add 1 tablespoons kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cook for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Meanwhile, chop the roasted jalapeño.

Drain and let potatoes cool until you can handle them safely. Peel potatoes and press them through a potato ricer or the fine side of a cheese grater, making sure no lumps remain. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and add the juice of 1 lime, oil and jalapeño. Mix with a potato masher, adding salt and pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator until cooled.

Meanwhile, mix crab meat with mayonnaise and juice from 1/2 a lime. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate. Put avocados, remaining juice from 1/2 a lime, salt and pepper into a bowl and toss gently to combine.

Use a large spoon to spread half the potato mixture into a layer at the bottom of the springform mold. Arrange all of the avocado slices in the mold for the next layer, making sure all corners and sides of the mold are covered. Spread the crab meat mixture into the mold to make the next layer. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Finish with remaining potato mixture. Fold the plastic wrap over the top of the mold to cover completely. Press down slightly along the top of the mold, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

To serve, carefully uncover the plastic wrap and spread relish evenly all over causa. Unmold the causa over a serving plate. Serve immediately with sliced hard boiled eggs as garnish.

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Comments

binky67 1 year, 4 months ago said:
This recipe is very Unique & Interesting for sure! Never had peruvian before but sure tempted to try it now.

elgab89 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Mmmm, so delicious! I never have Causa before and it is now on my list to do! I don't think it will come out as beautiful looking as yours! You are an artist, Luisa!

image 1 year, 4 months ago said:
This is very interesting!! I had to read the entire recipe to appreciate it. Thanks.

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Luisa, I clicked on the picture to have a better look and I could hardly believe my ow eyes.
The recipe itself hits on every one of my top flavors, potato, peppers, crab the finished topping is gorgeous.
Flagged as beautiful and unique.
I guess this is were I say thank you for posting such an attractive and flavorful dish.

Bravo five forks and a big smile :)
Michael

wolfpackjack 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Ok darlin....ur killing me here... when's dinner??? Another awesome post.... avocado - crab.... the wolf is howling now... ty... dave

victoriaregina 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Outstanding!!! thanks for a treat.

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