Ceviche (Costa Rican Ceviche)

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 codfish into small cubes.

Pour the fish into a mixing bowl.

Add 1/8 cup of celery to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of cilantro to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of red bell pepper to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of yellow bell pepper to the bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of onions to the bowl.

Pour in 3 cups of fresh lemon juice until it covers the fish and vegetables.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl.

Let the ceviche sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably 8 hours, before serving.

Prepare chips by cutting tortillas into pieces and frying them in a pan until crispy.

Serve ceviche with the chips, optionally adding ketchup to the ceviche.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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