ceviche

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[suh-vee-chey, ‑chee]

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noun

an appetizer of small pieces of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice, often with onions, peppers, and spices.

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1950–55; from Latin American Spanish (Peru, Ecuador, etc.) cebiche, ceviche, seviche, possibly a derivative of Spanish cebo “fodder, fish pieces used for bait,” from Latin cibus “food”; possibly from Spanish Arabic ��ܰ�첹��, from Arabic �� “meat cooked in vinegar,” from unrecorded Middle Persian ��岵 (equivalent to sik “vinegar”+ bāg “food, broth”)

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In 2024, Mercado La Paloma became best known for its Michelin-star-winning ceviche counter Holbox — and rightly so.

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Chef Gilberto Cetina Jr. and his brigade of talented line cooks make an uni-topped ceviche tostada that make the finest caviar blinis seem like Cheese Whiz on Ritz crackers.

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Furthermore, there's also dishes that must be served cold — like, icy cold: ceviche, poke, crudo, raw oysters, clams on the half-shell and the like.

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A video recorded when he left Peru for Rome, in which he says he would miss the "joy" of Peru and staples of local cuisine like ceviche, has been met with triumph by South American social media users.

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She’s already sipping on a mezcal margarita by the time I arrive, passing a menu to recommend the enchiladas or ceviche.

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�� is ceviche?

Ceviche is an appetizer dish consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus juice and including ingredients like peppers, onions, and spices.Popular in South America, ceviche generally features chunked fish marinated in lime juice served with sliced white or red onions and chilies. Sea bass, tuna, and shrimp are common choices for the fish, while lemon or bitter orange juice may be used instead of lime. You may even find vegetarian ceviche, with vegetables like mushrooms or artichokes used instead of fish. As long as the base for the dish is served cold and features citrus curing, it could be referred to as a type of ceviche.Ceviche is also spelled seviche.Example: The restaurant offered Sofia and Carlos complementary scallop ceviche because it was their anniversary.

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