Name: Ceviche
Ingredients: 1 lb. white fish fillets (halibut, cod, rock cod, etc.); 1/2 cup fresh limes or key lime juice; 1 aji Amarillo, rib and seeds removed and diced small.; 1 aji limo pepper, diced small.; 2 tsp finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tsp finely chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (Optional); Salt and pepper; 1 red onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin.; 1 sweet potato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds.; 2 Peruvian corns - Choclo; 2 Peruvian Corns or Choclos; 1 Tbsp white sugar; 1/2 tsp. Anise seeds; 1/2 lime

Ceviche

Course: First CourseCuisine: Peruvian

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Refreshing Ceviche: Marinated white fish in zesty lime juice with aji Amarillo and limo peppers, cilantro, garlic, celery, and optional ginger. Served with sliced red onions, sweet potatoes, and Choclo corn infused with sugar, anise seeds, and lime. Exquisite Peruvian delight!

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Ingredients

For The Ceviche:
1 lb. white fish fillets (halibut, cod, rock cod, etc.)
1/2 cup fresh limes or key lime juice
1 aji Amarillo, rib and seeds removed and diced small.
1 aji limo pepper, diced small.
2 tsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 tsp finely chopped celery
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp fresh ginger (Optional)
Salt and pepper
1 red onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin.
1 sweet potato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds.
2 Peruvian corns - Choclo
For the Choclo:
2 Peruvian Corns or Choclos
1 Tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp. Anise seeds
1/2 lime

Directions

Preparation for the Choclo:
Place the corn, sugar, and anise in a pot with water to cover the corns. Let it cook for about 20 minutes. When done, turn off stove, squeeze lime, stir and keep the choclo in the water until ready to use.
Preparation for the Ceviche:
Cut the fish into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes; place in a cold bowl and season with sea salt.
In a separate bowl, combine a couple of small ice cubes, key lime juice, Peruvian aji Amarillo, aji limo, garlic, celery, ginger, and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Now it’s time to add the fish.
Next, rinse the sliced onion in abundant cold water with salt. Strain and add it to the ceviche.
Serve in a shallow bowl with boiled Peruvian corn and boiled sweet potato slices and Peruvian popcorn (canchita).

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This dish is ideal with a Pisco Sour. Salud!

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