
Causa with red beetroots
Causa is as traditional Peruvian a dish as it gets, right up there with the ceviche. It’s basically mashed potato…
Causa is as traditional Peruvian a dish as it gets, right up there with the ceviche. It’s basically mashed potato…
Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 5-6 mint leaves 15 flat parsley leaves 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar…
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Right here is some Peruvian inspired goodness: stuffed causa. As mentioned in another recipe, causa is a traditional Peruvian dish…
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