Peruvian Ceviche

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 30 min

Makes 4-6 servings

No experience in Lima -or any other coastal city- is complete without ceviche: raw fish (or shellfish) diced in 2cm cubes and marinated in lime juice and hot peppers, served with raw onions, sweet potato and corn.

ingredients

2-4 lbs of white fish (sea bass, flounder, grouper, sole, etc).
1 red onion, sliced finely
1 ají limo (limo chili pepper), chopped very fine
Juice of 15 limes
Salt
To serve :
Boiled corn
Boiled sweet potatoes
Lettuce

directions

1
Dice fish into cube size pieces and mix with the sliced onion. Wash and drain well. Season with salt and the chili pepper.
2
Toss fish preparation in “fresh squeezed” lime juice and mix well. Let for 5 to 10 minutes (until the fish turns very white). Serve ceviche right away.
3
Accompany with half boiled sweet potato, a slice of boiled corn and some lettuce.