Costa Rican Ceviche Recipe (Step-by-Step) | Easy Fresh Fish Cooking Class

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds heat without much change in flavor, while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas add creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start with fresh red snapper as the fish of the day.

Add all the fish into a bowl.

Squeeze lime juice over the fish until well coated.

Stir the fish to make it uniform with the lime juice.

Add three spoons of bell pepper to the bowl.

Add red onion to the mixture.

Add two spoons of diced tomato to balance the acid of the lime juice.

Add a small pinch of garlic to balance the flavors.

Add chopped cilantro to the mixture.

Add six drops of spicy life hot sauce for flavor.

Stir the mixture well to combine all the flavors.

Let the ceviche sit on a cold bucket of ice or in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Add half of a passion fruit for a final touch.

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