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Classic Peruvian Ceviche

Diced white fish dressed with lime, ají limo, red onion, and cilantro; served with cooked sweet potato and Peruvian corn.

A Peruvian combination of fish, citrus, ají, and salt, served with local accompaniments. Ceviche is prepared and enjoyed in different ways across regions; this recipe follows a classic pairing with sweet potato and Peruvian corn.

Total time47 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Classic Peruvian Ceviche
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Method

  1. 01

    Cut and season the fish

    Cut the fish into even dice and place it in a bowl. Add the salt and mix gently. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The dice are evenly sized and lightly seasoned.

    10 min
  2. 02

    Add the chili and onion

    Add the chopped ají limo and red onion. Mix carefully and let stand for 5 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The chili and onion are distributed among the fish dice.

    5 min
  3. 03

    Dress with lime

    Pour the lime juice over the fish and mix gently to distribute it. Let stand for 2 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The lime juice is distributed throughout the bowl and the fish retains a firm texture.

    2 min
  4. 04

    Finish and serve

    Add the cilantro and mix. Divide the ceviche among the plates and serve with the cooked sweet potato and cooked, shucked Peruvian corn. Serve at once.

    Ready to continue when: The cilantro is distributed and each plate has ceviche with sweet potato and corn.

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