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Ceviche Mexicana

Ceviche Mexicana reads citrus 6.5, sourness 5.4 and richness 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican main, about 4 hr 22 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 2.6 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 8.1 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 5.4 · Richness 4.4 · Salinity 3.7 · Allium 3.2 · Umami 2.8 · Marine & Briny 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Heat 2.3 · Fruity 2.0 · Sweetness 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.2 · Earthy 1.2 · Bitterness 1.0 · Floral 0.6 · Nutty 0.6

What's in it (9)

• 1 kg white fish fillet, chopped (2.2 pounds, such as red snapper or mahi mahi)
• 8 -10 limes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 5 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 5 avocados, finely chopped
• 4 jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds and membranes, to taste)
• fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste)
• salt
• pepper

Time & effort: about 4 hr 22 min (30 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 89.1 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 5 g fat, 5.2 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (10 steps)

1. Night Before:.
2. Rinse fish in cold water and place in a large bowl.
3. Add enough lime juice to cover the fish.
4. Cover dish and marinade overnight in refrigerator.
5. Next Day:.
6. Drain fish and discard marinade.
7. Combine fish with onions, tomatoes, avacados and jalapenos.
8. Add additional lime juice, fresh cilantro; and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Granish with lime wedges.
10. Serve with saltine crackers or tostados.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.