Ceviche

Ceviche is a Peruvian dish made with lemon or lime fish and peppers with a few other ingredients. I haven't personally had this dish yet, but it is a meal I'd very much like to try! This recipe is also featured in the presentation found on the "Chefs" page of my website.

Serves 4

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 x 6-ounce white fish fillets (such as sole, croaker, or grouper)

• 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons limo chile (or substitute habanero), chopped

• 1 cup key lime or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves

• 2 or 3 ice cubes

• 1 red onion, sliced into half-moon crescents

• Salt and pepper

• To serve:

• 1 corn cob, cooked and kernels removed

• 1/2 sweet potato, boiled and sliced

1. Cut the fish into 3/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. After 1 minute, add the garlic and limo chile. Mix together well.

2. Pour over the lemon juice and add the chopped cilantro leaves and ice cubes. Stir and let stand for a few seconds. Add the red onion and remove the ice cubes. Mix together and adjust the seasoning to taste.

3. Serve in a large shallow bowl with cooked corn kernels and boiled sweet potato slices.