Appetizer

Classic Ceviche

Sea bass cured in fresh lime juice with ají, red onion and cilantro — Peru's national dish.

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20m 4 servings Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g sea bass or sole, cubed
  • Juice of 8 limes
  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 ají amarillo or hot pepper, minced
  • Cilantro, salt, sweet potato and corn to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Toss fish with salt, then bury in lime juice with ají. Cure 5-10 minutes — flesh turns opaque at edges.

  2. 2

    Add red onion soaked briefly in cold water, plus chopped cilantro.

  3. 3

    Plate with leche de tigre (the citrus marinade), boiled sweet potato and corn.