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Causa Limena

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Causa limena, also called causa a la limena or simply causa, is a typical and widespread entree of Peruvian gastronomy that has a pre-Columbian origin.

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Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1820 1
Origin Region
Peru 2
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In Cuisine

Source Causa limeña (Wikipedia)

Uses Ingredient

Avocado, Ingredients
Source Wikipedia: Causa limena
Chicken, Ingredients
Source Wikipedia: Causa limena
Lemon, Ingredients
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Source Wikipedia: Causa limena
Tuna, Ingredients
Source Wikipedia: Causa limena
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1. Causa limeña (Wikipedia)
  • Wikipedia 'Causa limeña' 2026-09-27: the dish's name and modern sale in Lima's streets are tied to libertador José de San Martín's arrival during the Peruvian War of Independence (1820-21).
  • In Cuisine: Peruvian Cuisine, Wikipedia category list
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2. Wikipedia: Causa limena
  • Introduction
    Causa limena, also called causa a la limena or simply causa, is a typical and widespread entree of the Peruvian gastronomy which has a pre-Columbian origin.
  • Uses Ingredient: Chicken, Infobox main_ingredient field: Potato, chilli pepper, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado, chicken or tuna, varied vegetables
  • Uses Ingredient: Lemon, Infobox main_ingredient field: Potato, chilli pepper, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado, chicken or tuna, varied vegetables
  • Uses Ingredient: Avocado, Infobox main_ingredient field: Potato, chilli pepper, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado, chicken or tuna, varied vegetables
  • Uses Ingredient: Tuna, Infobox main_ingredient field: Potato, chilli pepper, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado, chicken or tuna, varied vegetables
  • Uses Ingredient: Mayonnaise, Infobox main_ingredient field: Potato, chilli pepper, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado, chicken or tuna, varied vegetables
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