Ceviche Peruano with Cancha & Choclo
Raw fish cured in fresh lime juice with red onion and cilantro, served with crispy corn, giant corn kernels, sweet potato, and lettuce for a complete Peruvian-style plate. Bright, tangy, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until just tender, 6–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While sweet potato cooks, place fish cubes in a bowl and pour lime juice over them until fully submerged.
Step 3
Add red onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, and ají amarillo paste (if using) to the fish. Stir gently.
Step 4
Let the ceviche sit in the lime juice for 3–5 minutes until the fish turns opaque and firms up slightly.
Step 5
Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving plate and top with cooked sweet potato, boiled choclo, and cancha kernels.
Step 6
Spoon ceviche and its broth onto the plate. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- medium bowl
- small pot
- colander
- serving plate
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