CEVICHOCHOS... FRESCO Y NUTRITIVO

chochos

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame provides a similar texture and protein content.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onion is lighter and fresher, while yellow onion is more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas are lower in calories, while sour cream is a cost-effective creamy alternative.

Bring chochos to a boil briefly to remove some acidity.

Prepare a salsa by scoring the tomatoes and boiling them to remove the skin.

Blend the boiled tomatoes with half a cup of water, a piece of red onion, a clove of garlic, pepper, and cumin until smooth.

Add a bit of aji seco to the salsa for flavor.

Chop cucumber finely for garnish.

In a serving bowl, combine chochos, diced tomato, and cucumber.

Season with salt and serve with lime juice and aji criollo to taste.

Encourage serving with tostadas and suggest additional toppings like tuna or chicha.

Spice Level:

Dietary