Ceviche de Pescado Costarricense | Ceviche de Dorado

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for ceviche de pescado using dorado fish.

Mention using 500 grams of dorado fish, and that the recipe can be doubled or tripled as needed.

Prepare a small red onion and a bell pepper, chopping them finely.

Prepare the dorado fish by cutting it into small cubes.

Juice enough limes to fill 1 cup, adjusting acidity to taste.

Add 1/4 cup of orange juice to the mixture, explaining that it helps balance the acidity.

Mix the chopped onion and bell pepper with the fish in a glass bowl.

Add the lime juice and orange juice to the fish and vegetables, mixing gently with a wooden or plastic spoon.

Season with salt to taste, noting that some may prefer to add chili for heat.

Let the ceviche marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, ensuring the fish is covered in the juice.

After 2 hours, taste the ceviche and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt as needed.

Serve the ceviche with freshly chopped cilantro on top, and suggest serving with patacones or tortilla chips.

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