Caracara Travel’s Ceviche

What is ceviche?

Ceviche is a delicious fresh dish which you will find on almost any menu in Costa Rica. It’s often eaten as a lunch snack or starter. Also, you will sometimes be able to buy fresh ceviche at the beach or local market.

How is ceviche made?

Many people think it’s very odd that you don’t have to bake or cook the fish beforehand, but you can look at this dish as if the citrus “cooks” the fish. The citrus (often lime or lemons).

What kind of fish do I use for ceviche?

You can use different kinds of firm fish like;  codfish,  sea bass,  grouper, rockfish, or sole. However, you could also add seafood like shrimp, scallops, octopus, or squid. We made our example dish with codfish and with the basic ingredients, which we think is delicious. But experiment and send us your own versions of the dish!

PREPARATION:

1. Chop the onion and bell pepper in small cubes
2. Chop the coriander 
3. Cut the fish into small cubes 
4. Put all chopped ingredients together in one bowl 
5. Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and lime add directly to the bowl until the fish is fully covered, as soon as the fish is fully covered you can stop adding juice 
6. Cover with plastic foil
7. Leave in the fridge for at least one hour before eating, ideally, you leave the dish in the fridge overnight or for a full day to maximize the flavors
8. Serve in small bowls, together with a small spoon and  some crackers
9. TIP: If you think this dish is too sour for you, add some ginger ale.