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Ceviche — traditional dish from Lima, Peru
Starter Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥200kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑4gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Ceviche

How to order / say it
Say it Ceviche — [seh-VEE-chay]
Order I'd like the ceviche, please.
Locally Quisiera el ceviche, por favor.
Say locally

Marinated raw fish in lime juice, with onions and peppers

Why try it?

Ceviche is a quintessential Peruvian dish showcasing the freshness and simplicity of local ingredients. It's a refreshing and nutritious dish that reflects the vibrant culture and coastal heritage of Lima.

How it tastes

The dish has a tangy, zesty flavor from the lime juice, with a hint of spice from the peppers. The fish is tender and succulent, while the onions and herbs add a crunchy contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Ceviche dates back over 2,000 years, with origins in South America's Pacific coastal regions. It became an iconic Peruvian dish through its popularity with fishermen in Lima, influenced by the region’s abundance of fresh seafood and citrus.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g fresh fish
  • 🍋 150 ml lime juice
  • 🧄 50 g red onion
  • 🥕 10 g aji amarillo pepper
  • 🌿 10 g cilantro
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Dice the fresh fish into small, even pieces.
  2. 2 Marinate the fish in lime juice for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add thinly sliced red onions and chopped aji amarillo peppers.
  4. 4 Garnish with cilantro and season with salt before serving.

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