Hearty yet refreshing, cool yet mildly picante, causa is an intriguing mix of the abundant flavors found in the region of peru. The name "Causa" Comes from the incan quechuan word "Kausaq, " Meaning that which gives life. During their subjugation of peru, the spanish conquistadors made use of many indigenous foods and combined them with foods they brought from europe, creating the distinctive peruvian cuisine that exists today. Causa is one of these hybrid dishes--a combination of the ancient potato, avocado and aji amarillo that are all native to peru, and the lime, garlic and chicken imported from europe.