Ingredient appreciation — what makes Causa Rellena special

What sets Causa Rellena apart is the handling of aji amarillo pepper. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the spicy and aromatic result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Peruvian cuisine blends indigenous Andean traditions with Japanese, Chinese, African, and Spanish influences. The a Novoandino contemporary Peruvian restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Pisco Sour as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Causa Rellena is the place to start.