About ceviche
traditional dish in Peru prepared with raw fish marinated
Ceviche, cebiche, sebiche, or seviche is a cold dish consisting of fish or shellfish marinated in citrus and seasonings. Different versions of ceviche are part of the culinary cultures of various Latin American countries along the Pacific Ocean where each one is native, including Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru. Ceviche is considered the national dish of Peru and is recognized by UNESCO as an expression of Peruvian traditional cuisine and an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Components
- maize
- peppercorn
- fish as food
- Coriandrum sativum
- lemon juice
- shellfish
Dietary Information
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Peru
Traditional Peru cuisine
