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Peruvian Ceviche Recipe

Authentic Peruvian Ceviche Recipe


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: PT40M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 700–800 g firm white fish suitable for raw consumption, cut into cubes
  • 150–200 ml freshly squeezed lime juice, adjusted to taste
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small ají limo or another suitable fresh chili, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1–2 ears of corn
  • Lettuce leaves, optional
  • Toasted corn (cancha), optional
  • Extra cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil the sweet potato until fork-tender and cook the corn according to its variety. Cool, slice, and refrigerate separately.
  2. Cut the chilled fish into evenly sized cubes and place them in a clean, nonreactive bowl.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the chili and cilantro.
  4. Season the fish with salt and gently toss.
  5. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and mix carefully to coat the fish.
  6. Fold in the chili and most of the red onion.
  7. Add the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning to taste.
  8. Arrange the ceviche in chilled bowls and serve with the sweet potato, corn, and optional toasted corn.
  9. Serve promptly and follow appropriate guidance for raw seafood handling.
  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT15M
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Citrus-marinated
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 250 g)
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg