Peruvian Sea Bass Ceviche

sea bass

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper offers a similar texture and flavor, while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness, while white onion is milder and cheaper.

sweet potato

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Butternut squash is nutritious, while regular potatoes are often less expensive.

Slice ginger and garlic, then add to a pestle and mortar with coriander.

Pound the mixture to release flavors, adding a pinch of salt.

Add lime juice to the mixture and strain through a sieve.

Mix in Amarillo chili paste to the strained liquid.

Salt the sea bass generously before slicing.

Slice the sea bass into thicker pieces for marination.

Prepare a bowl of ice water and slice red onion thinly, then soak in the water.

Slice habaneros for added heat.

Pat dry the salted sea bass and add to the marination liquid.

Add drained red onion, sliced habaneros, and chopped coriander to the bowl.

Chop prunes into tiny pieces and add for sweetness.

Plate the ceviche and serve.

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