Learn all about ceviche, the citrus-marinated seafood dish hailing from Peru.
Find out more about this citrus-marinated seafooddish hailing from Peru and unique recipes to try.
Fish is served, after curing, with colorful seasoning elements such as onions, cilantro, and peppers.
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It’s a simple and bracing dish where fresh fish and bright flavors are on display.
Peru has even declared ceviche its national dish.
Variations of the dish exist across South and Central America.
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Caribbean styles include a creamy touch from coconut milk.
The dish made its way onto American plates in the 1980s, when Caribbean flavors came from Florida.
The first and most important to discuss is the raw fish.
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Fresh fish smells briny and not fishy and is firm to the touch.
And always purchase seafood the same day you’re planning on making ceviche.
Some versions also call for shrimp, scallops, squid, or octopus in the mix.
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The ceviche toppings add important texture and flavor elements that balance the dish.
Popcorn or toasted corn kernels are other favorites for adding a bit of crunch to ceviche.
Dice the fish and marinate in citrus juices in the fridge.
Use a long, sharp knife to avoid damaging the delicate seafood.
Generally, the protein will firm up after 10 to 15 minutes.
Ceviche Recipes
Ready to try your hand at Peru’s national dish?
Pro tip: Grill ears of corn before removing the kernels for a charred element.
Why not add watermelon, summer’s most refreshing fruit, to the mix?
National Geographic.Ceviche: the surprising history behind Perus raw fish dish.
Machu Travel Peru.What is Perus national dish?
Aggarwal U.Americas Favorite Recipes, Part Ii: The Melting Pot Cuisine.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Meat, poultry & seafood - food safety for moms to be.
