Ceviche Clásico (Classic Ceviche)

From the kitchen of Carly

Raw fish transforms into something bright and alive when bathed in lime juice, garlic, and limo chile. Crisp onion, cilantro, and a touch of sweetness from corn and potato round out this Peruvian classic. Pure, simple, revelatory.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 14 x 6-ounce white fish fillets (such as sole, croaker, or grouper)
  • 12 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 12 teaspoons limo chile (or substitute habanero), chopped
  • 11 cup key lime or lemon juice
  • 11 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves
  • 12 or 3 ice cubes
  • 11 red onion, sliced into half-moon crescents
  • 1Salt and pepper
  • 11 corncob, cooked and kernels removed
  • 11/2 sweet potato
  • 1boiled and sliced

Instructions

  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.