Peruvian Potato Croquettes (Papas Rellenas Peruanas)

Ingredients

• Croquettes

  • 2.2 lb (1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, whole and unpeeled
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup (45 g) raisins
  • 6 black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • ¾ serrano chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • Vegetable oil, for cooking

• Criolla Salsa

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ serrano chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 pinch sweet or smoked paprika
• • Mayonnaise, to taste