ceviche
Lime-cooked raw fish
Ceviche is a Latin American dish of raw fish or seafood cured in citrus juice, typically lime or lemon.
The acid denatures the proteins, giving the fish a firm, opaque texture similar to cooking.
Usually mixed with onions, cilantro, and chili peppers, ceviche is served cold as an appetizer: We ordered ceviche and margaritas.
Also spelled seviche or cebiche.
Coastal American food fish
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- octopusEight-limbed sea mollusk
- scallopFan-shaped edible shellfish
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
snapper · halibut · sea bass · tilapia · squid · mahi-mahi · flounder · clams
Grape brandy from Peru
Pungent leafy herb
- red onionPurple-skinned pungent bulb vegetable
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- crispFirm and breakable
vibrant · raw · chilled · herbs · jalapeño · serrano · cucumber · bell pepper
Soaked in flavored liquid
- curedRestored to health
- acidulatedMade slightly sour
- denaturedStructurally changed, often deliberately
- maceratedSoftened by prolonged soaking
diced · tossed · chilled · raw · soaked · infused · tenderized
Acidic green citrus
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- sour orangeTart citrus for marmalade
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
acidic · zesty · tartness · refreshing · citron · juicy · bitter orange · key lime
corvina
Coastal American food fish
tuna · snapper · halibut · sea bass · tilapia · squid · mahi-mahi · flounder · clams · mussels
pisco
Grape brandy from Peru
cilantro
Pungent leafy herb
- red onionPurple-skinned pungent bulb vegetable
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
crisp · vibrant · raw · chilled · herbs · jalapeño · serrano · cucumber · bell pepper · radish
marinated
Soaked in flavored liquid
- curedRestored to health
- acidulatedMade slightly sour
- denaturedStructurally changed, often deliberately
macerated · diced · tossed · chilled · raw · soaked · infused · tenderized
lime
Acidic green citrus
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- sour orangeTart citrus for marmalade
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
tangy · acidic · zesty · tartness · refreshing · citron · juicy · bitter orange · key lime · brightness
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
poke · starter · small plate · shareable
tostada
Fried flat tortilla dish
cevicheroasted meat
Flesh cooked by dry heat
fried fish · barbecue · baked fish · stir-fry · blackened fish
cevichestew
Slow-simmered meat dish
hot pot · bouillabaisse · cazuela · fondue · fish stew
cevicheschnitzel
Breaded fried meat slice
beef bourguignon · shepherd's pie · pot roast · goulash · bratwurst
- shrimp cevicheCitrus-cured prawn dish