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Peruvian Ceviche

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My summer dream is called Ceviche: Fresh fish marinated in pure lime zest and seasoned with the Peruvian flavor. Served with a mix of flavors that go perfectly together: Sweet potato balancing the citrus of the overall plate, fresh corn bringing a more neutral something, lettuce balancing the salt and Spanish style roasted corn bringing the dryness portion to this juicy delicacy. In other words: Perfection!

It’s so easy to make that it only takes 7 steps and can be ready in less than 20 minutes. There’s nothing unhealthy about this dish and it doesn’t cost much money to make(I’d say between $12 to $15) and restaurants in Toronto usually charge more than $20 for half of what this recipe is good for. This is totally perfect for dieting as it doesn’t have many calories, it’s nutritious and the flavor is amazing! (And perfect to eat it while drinking a very cold beer!)

INGREDIENTSPeruvian Ceviche

  • 1/2 kg or a pound of fresh Tilapia fish
  • 5 limes (or to taste)
  • 1 big red onion, sliced a la Julienne
  • 1 tsp of Yellow hot pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp of cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 fresh corns, boiled and sliced(2cm or an inch)
  • 1 sweet potato, sliced (2cm or an inch)
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • Half of a red pepper, cubed
  • Lettuce

PREPARATION

1- Wash the fish with salt and water. Drain the water.Peruvian Ceviche2. Wash the onion with salt and water. Drain the water.Peruvian Ceviche3. Put both in a big bowl.Peruvian Ceviche4. Add lime juice, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, yellow hot pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently.Peruvian Ceviche5.Let it seat for at least 10 minutes.Peruvian Ceviche6. It’s ready when you notice the fish changed the color to a white cooked color.Peruvian Ceviche7. Serve with sweet potato, fresh corn, lettuce and roasted corn.Peruvian Ceviche

NOTES

* I add red pepper because I can’t get the fresh yellow hot pepper in Toronto but if you do, add yellow hot pepper instead.

* Amount of onions and cilantro can change to taste.

* You can replace the sweet potato for potato.

* You can replace the fish for seafood and it’d be a Seafood Ceviche(recipe coming soon).

* Keep refrigerated if it’s not going to be serve immediately.