Andean Chicken and Potato Cake
- 1 1/2 pounds whole chicken breast on the bone
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Salt
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, quartered
- 1 large jalapeno, seeded and halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Hass avocadohalved lengthwise, pitted and sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick
- 6 pitted Calamata olives, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
- 3 1/2 ounces farmer's cheese (1/2 cup), crumbled
- 1 cup alfalfa, radish or broccoli sprouts
- Put the chicken breast in a medium saucepan of boiling water, reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken breast to a bowl and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
- Salt the water and simmer over moderately high heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, cover the yellow pepper and jalapeno with water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over moderately high heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a blender.
- Add the lime juice and puree.
- When the potatoes are done, drain in a colander, then return to the saucepan.
- Shake the potatoes over high heat for about 15 seconds to dry them out.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes well, then mash in the olive oil.
- Stir in the pepper puree and season with salt and pepper.
- Discard the skin and bones from the chicken.
- Cut the chicken into 1/4-inch pieces and transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, celery and red onion and season with salt and pepper.
- Line an 8-inch springform pan with plastic wrap.
- Spread half of the mashed potatoes in the bottom and partway up the side of the pan.
- Spread the chicken salad over the potatoes.
- Spread the remaining potatoes over the chicken and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until lightly chilled, about 1 hour.
- Carefully remove the ring from the pan and peel back the plastic wrap.
- Using 2 wide spatulas, transfer the cake to a serving plate.
- Smooth the side if necessary.
- Garnish the cake with the sliced avocado in a fan shape.
- Sprinkle the olives, cheese and sprouts over the top.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the cake into wedges and serve.
chicken, potatoes, salt, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno, lime juice, extravirgin olive oil, freshly ground pepper, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, olives, s cheese, alfalfa
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/andean-chicken-and-potato-cake (may not work)