Aguachile Negro de Pescado en Salsa de Chiles Secos 🔥

black chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh black chilies

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Fresh black chilies provide a similar flavor with less sodium.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: sustainable fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Frozen fish can be more affordable while still being safe to eat raw.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: puffed corn snacks

Puffed corn snacks are a cost-effective crunchy alternative.

Prepare the black chili sauce by blending the guajillo, ancho, and árbol chiles with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce until smooth.

Cut the tilapia fillets into thin slices and place in a bowl.

Pour the lime juice over the fish and let marinate for a few minutes.

Add the prepared chili sauce to the fish and mix gently to coat.

Slice the cucumber and red onion thinly and add to the fish mixture.

Chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl along with salt and pepper to taste.

Slice the avocado and set aside for serving.

Drizzle oil over the mixture and toss gently.

Serve the aguachile in a bowl, topped with avocado slices and accompanied with tostadas and mayonnaise.

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