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Peruvian Ceviche served and ready to eat

Peruvian Ceviche

Fresh fish "cooked" in lime juice with red onion, chilli and coriander — Peru's vibrant national dish.

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20 minPrep
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 400g very fresh white fish (sea bass or bream), cubed
  • Juice of 8 limes
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 chilli, finely chopped
  • Handful coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • To serve: sweet potato or sweetcorn

Instructions

  1. Toss the fish with salt and let it sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add the lime juice and stir gently; the fish should turn opaque in 5-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the onion, chilli and coriander.
  4. Taste and adjust salt and lime.
  5. Serve immediately with boiled sweet potato or corn.
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Tara’s tips

  • Use the freshest fish you can find — this is essential.
  • Don't over-marinate or the fish goes tough.

Serving suggestions

  • Eat the same day, ideally within an hour of mixing.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; do not store.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Frozen fish?

Yes — fish frozen at sea is actually safer for raw use; thaw fully.

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