Ceviche - Costa Rica Recipe the Secret in Ginger Ale

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: sustainable seafood

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish can be more affordable and still nutritious.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the Marlin fish filet into small pieces.

Put the fish pieces into a mixing bowl.

Add salt to the fish.

Add a couple tablespoons of vinegar to the bowl.

Add finely chopped onion, finely chopped red pepper, and finely chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients in the bowl to coat the fish with the vinegar and vegetables.

Add lime juice to the bowl, noting that the ceviche will 'cook' in the lime juice.

Add sugar to the mixture.

Pour in soda water, being careful not to make it too soupy.

Add ginger ale to the mixture as a secret ingredient for flavor and sweetness.

Mix everything together until combined and let it sit to 'cook'.

After chilling in the refrigerator, serve the ceviche with tortilla chips and fresh avocado.

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