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Ceviche Peruano with Leche de Tigre

Ultra-fresh fish cured in lime juice and chile, served with crispy corn and sweet potato. Classic Peruvian ceviche ready in 20 minutes — no cooking required, just knife work and patience.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
38g
Ceviche Peruano with Leche de Tigre
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stir lime juice, ají amarillo, and salt in a bowl until paste dissolves. Add red onion and let sit 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour leche de tigre over fish cubes in a clean bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate 8–10 minutes until fish turns opaque.

  3. Step 3

    While fish cures, warm cooked sweet potato and choclo on a small plate or bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Divide ceviche and leche de tigre between two bowls or plates.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange sweet potato, choclo, and cancha serrana around the ceviche.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra leche de tigre on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • spoon
  • serving bowls or plates

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