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Peruvian Fish Ceviche
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Healthy · 30-Minute

Peruvian Fish Ceviche

Fresh white fish cured in lime juice with red onion, chili and cilantro. Bright, cool and ready in 20 minutes.

Prep20 min
CookNone
Total20 min
Serves4

What you'll need

Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating
8-inch chef's knifeFor all the chopping

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb very fresh white fish, cubed
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 aji or serrano chili, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tsp salt
  • cooked corn and sweet potato to serve

Steps

  1. Toss fish with salt and lime juice.
  2. Add onion and chili and let cure 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in cilantro and serve right away with corn and sweet potato.

TipUse the freshest sushi-grade fish and serve immediately.