Peruvian Ceviche
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Gluten-free Peruvian

Peruvian Ceviche

Bright, bracing Peruvian ceviche made with impeccably fresh white fish, lime, red onion, aji amarillo, and cilantro, served with tender sweet potato and crisp corn for a balanced classic.

50 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cut the sweet potato into 2 cm cubes, add them, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until just tender when pierced. Drain and cool completely.
2
Pat the fish completely dry and cut it into even 2 cm cubes. Transfer it to a chilled glass or stainless-steel bowl and keep refrigerated while preparing the other ingredients.
3
Mix the lime juice, aji amarillo paste, grated garlic, 5 g of the salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Taste: it should be vivid and salty enough to season the fish.
4
Add the lime mixture to the chilled fish and gently mix until every piece is coated. Marinate for 8–10 minutes in the refrigerator, turning once, until the exterior is opaque while the center remains firm.
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5
Fold in the sliced red onion and chopped cilantro, reserving a little cilantro for finishing. Mix gently for 30 seconds so the onion stays crisp and the fish does not break apart.
6
Season with the remaining salt if needed. Assemble the ceviche on four chilled plates with the cooled sweet potato and corn alongside, garnish with the reserved cilantro, and serve immediately.
Peruvian ceviche served with sweet potato and corn AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Cold, firm fish absorbs the sharp lime, floral cilantro, and gentle heat of aji amarillo while sweet potato and corn temper the acidity with soft sweetness and chew.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

For best quality, serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container at 4°C or below and use within 1 day; the fish will become firmer and more opaque as it stands.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Keep chilled and serve cold; discard if it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Nutrition / serving

330kcal
34.65 gprotein
43.87 gcarbs
3.32 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026